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Adrenaline Flashcards

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Dose of adrenaline in cardiac arrest

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1mg IV 1:10,000

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Dose of adrenaline in anaphylaxis

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0.5mg IM e.g by EpiPen 1:1,000

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Side effects of adrenaline

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Nervousness, anxiety, sweating, flushing, nausea, tachycardia, palpitations, dizziness, headache, tremor, hyperventilation

High lactate, hyperglycaemia

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What interacts with adrenaline?

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Bicarbonate forms solid clumps if given via the same cannula

Adrenaline is potentiated by tricyclic antidepressants and MAOIs

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How is adrenaline metabolised?

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Inactivated by Monoamine Oxidase, then excreted in urine.

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What are the effects of adrenaline?

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Sympathomimetic alpha and beta agonist
Positive inotropic effect
Peripheral vasopressor, increasing blood pressure and preserving vital organ perfusion (or reversing vasodilation in anaphylaxis)
Bronchodilation

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