Atropine Flashcards
1
Q
how does it come
A
1.2mg/1ml
2
Q
contras
A
1.hypersensitivity
2. patients with cardiac transplant
3
Q
indications
A
- symptomatic bradycardia
- organophosphate poisoning
4
Q
route
A
IV
5
Q
Dose for symptomatic bradycardia
A
0.6mg (0.5mls)
6
Q
dose for organophosphate poisoning
A
1-2mg (10-20mls post dilution)
7
Q
dilution for organophosphate poisoning
A
add 11 mls NaCl to make 1.2mg in 12 mls
8
Q
repeat dose symptomatic bradycardia
A
after 3-5 mins (max 3mg)
9
Q
repeat dose organophosphate poisoning
A
5 mins until atropinisation