Atropine

Question 1

Atropine contraindications

Answer 1

None

Question 2

Atropine indications

Answer 2

Hemodynamically significant bradycardia

Organophosphate poisoning

Question 3

Atropine action

Answer 3

Atropine blocks the parasympathetic nervous system, specifically the vagal effects on the heart. It does not increase contractility but may increase myocardial oxygen demand. Decreases airway secretions

Question 4

Atropine dose

Answer 4

Bradycardia
0.5mg IVP/IO (may repeat as needed every 3-5 min to a max of 3mg)
Pedi: 0.02mg/kg (minimum single dose of 0.1mg) IV/IO
Organophosphate
2-5mg IV/IO/IM (repeat as needed every 10-15min)
Pedi: 0.05mg/kg IV/IO/IM

Question 5

Atropine side effects

Answer 5

H/D
ALOC
Hyper/hypotension
A-fib/V-fib
Increase size of MI

Question 6

Atropine class

Answer 6

Parasympatholytic/anticholinergic