Adrenaline

Question 1

What are the precautions for adrenaline?

Answer 1

Hypertension
Hypovolaemic shock
Concurrent MAOI therapy
Multiple sclerosis

Question 2

What are the side effects of adrenaline?

Answer 2

Anxiety
Hypertension
Palpitations/tachyarrhythmias
Pupil dilation
Tremor

Question 3

What is the dose for severe/life threatening bronchospasm

Answer 3

More than 6yrs, 300mcg, IM, rpt 5min, no max

Less than 6rs, 150mcg, IM, rpt 5min, no max

Question 4

What is the adult adrenaline dose for anaphylaxis?

Answer 4

300mcg, IM or NEB, rpt 5min, no max

Question 5

What is the adult adrenaline dose for cardiac arrest?

Answer 5

1mg, IV, rpt 3-5min, no max

Question 6

What is the paediatric adrenaline dose for cardiac arrest?

Answer 6

Less than 1yr, 100mcg;
More than 1 yr, 10mcg/kg;
Rpt 3-5min, no max dose

Question 7

What is the adrenaline dose for croup?

Answer 7

5mg, NEB, single dose only.

Question 8

What are the indications for adrenaline

Answer 8

Cardiac Arrest
Severe / Life Threatening Bronchospasm
Anaphylaxis
Croup