advanced life support

Question 1

recommended dose and frequency of epinephrine administration

Answer 1

low dose (0.01 mg/kg) epinephrine every 3-5 minutes early in CPR, consider high dose (0.1 mg/kg) epinephrine after prolonged CPR

Question 2

indications for atropine administration

Answer 2

In dogs and cats with asystole or PEA potentially associated with increased vagal tone, use of atropine is reasonable. Routine use of atropine during CPR may be considered.

Question 3

diseases affecting which body systems may contribute to high vagal tone? (list 4/5)

Answer 3

brain, eye, lung, GI, genitourinary

Question 4

recommended dose and frequency of vasopressin administration

Answer 4

vasopressin (0.8 U/kg) may be used as a substitute or in combination with epinephrine every 3-5 minutes

Question 5

defibrillation is indicated for which heart rhythms

Answer 5

ventricular fibrillation, pulseless ventricular tachycardia