Atropine Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Anticholinergic
2
Q
Indications
A
- Symptomatic bradycardia
2. Pretreatment in RSI
3
Q
Contraindications
A
There are no contraindications to atropine in the emergency setting (use caution in patients with asthma and narrow-angle glaucoma)
4
Q
Dosing for Bradycardia
A
0.5 mg IV/IO rapid bolus every 3 - 5 min as needed (max cumulative dose: 0.04 mg/kg or 3 mg)
6
Q
Onset
A
Seconds
7
Q
Duration
A
2 - 6 hours
8
Q
Dosing for Pre-Medication is RSI
A
0.01 - 0.02 mg/kg (max dose: 0.01 - 0.05 mg)
