Adrenaline Flashcards
What is the a1 actions of adrenaline
Peripheral Vasoconstriction
What are the b1 actions of adrenaline
- increase in SA node rate
- increase in AV nose conduction
- increase in myocardial irritability
- increase in myocardial contractility
What is the dose of adrenaline in cardiac arrest for paediatrics
10mcg/kg
What is the adult dose for cardiac arrest
1mg. Given after the second shock and then at every second loop
What are the b2 actions of adrenaline
- bronchodilator
What is the contraindication for adrenaline?
-KSAR
What is the adult dose of adrenaline for anaphylaxis or severe life threatening asthma?
500mcg May be repeated once only
What is the dose for a child >10kg suffering upper airway swelling?
5mg adrenaline (5x 1:1000) nebulised single dose only
What is the paediatric dose of adrenaline for anaphylaxis or sever life threatening asthma?
10mcg/kg IM
What are the b2 effects of adrenaline
Bronchodilation
Vasodilation of skeletal muscle
Name the adverse effects of adrenaline
Tachycardia
Tachyarrythmias
Hypertension
What are the 3 precautions for adrenaline?
History of hypertension
History of ischaemic heart disease
Pts on MAO inhibitors (1/4 dose)
