Atropine Flashcards
Atropine- Indications
Dysrhythmias- Bradycardia
Organophosphates
Nerve Agent Poisoning
Atropine- Adverse Effects
Dry Mouth
Blurred Vision
Nausea & Vomiting
Tachycardia
Hyperthermia
Dysrhythmias
Agitation/ Delirium/ Hallucinations/ Seizure & Coma
Urinary Retention
Atropine- Contraindications
NIL
Bradycardia- Adult
IV- 600mcg undiluted bolus. Every 1mins. MAX TOTAL DOSE 3mg.
IM- 600mcg undiluted bolus. Every 3mins. MAX TOTAL DOSE 3mg.
Bradycardia-Paed
IV/IO- 20mcg/kg diluted bolus. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 20mcg/kg.
IM- 20mcg/kg undiluted bolus. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 20mcg/kg.
Organophosphate Poisoning- Adult
IV- 600mcg undiluted bolus. Every 1mins. NO MAX
IM- 2mg undiluted. Every 3mins. NO MAX
Organophosphate Poisoning- Paed
IV/IO- 20mcg/kg diluted bolus, Max bolus 600mcg. Every 1mins. NO MAX
IM- 20mcg/kg undiluted bolus, Max bolus 600mcg. Every 3mins. NO MAX