Brady Flashcards
Atropine
P-Dyn
Blocks Acetylcholine at post-ganglion
Blocks vagus nerve
-increased chrono, dromo
Bronchodilation
Decreased parasympathic stuff
Esp. SLUDGE
Atropine
Class
Parasympatholytic
Atropine
Dose
Adult-0.5 mg, q 3-5, max 3
Atropine
Indications
Symptomatic sinus brady
Consider in narrow M1&2
Nerve agent, organophosphate, carbamate poisoning
Atropine
Contraindications
Hypothermia induced brady
Tachycardia
Thyroid storm
Obstructive GI/uro stuff
Adult Epi
Indications
Severe refractory symptomatic brady
-atropine, TCP
Severe refractory hypotension
-fluid, dopamine
Dopamine is alternative
Atropine
Peds Dose
Peds- 0.02mg/kg diluted in 3-5
Max kid 0.5, 1
Adolescent 1, 3
Epi Infusion
Dose
2-10 mcg/min
Epi Infusion
Peds Infusion
0.1-1 mcg/kg/min
Dopamine
Class
Sympathomimetic
Catecholamine
Dopamine
P-Dyn
Naturally occurring precursor to NE
Pharm effects based on dosage
Stimulates dopaminergic, beta, alpha receptors
Dopamine
Dopaminergic effects
0.5-2 mcg/kg/min
Dilation of renal, mesenteric, coronary, cerebral vascular beds
Increased renal blood flow, increased urinary output
Dopamine
Beta effects
2-10 mcg/kg/min "cardiac dose" Direct action on B1 Increased -inotropic -chronotropic -dromotropic
Dopamine
Alpha effects
10-20 mcg/kg/min “pressor dose”
A1/2 receptors
Increased vasoconstriction
Increased BP/systemic vascular resistance
Dopamine
High Alpha effects
> 20 mcg/kg/min
Effects are essentially NE
May increase HR and myocardial O2 demand beyond reasonable limits
Dopamine
Indications
Severe symptomatic bradycardia refractory to other interventions
-Atropine, TCP, Epi
Severe hypotension refractory to other interventions
-fluid, Epi
Cardiogenic shock; SBP 70-100
Dopamine
Contraindications
Allergy Hypovolemia Adrenal tumor Tachydysrythmia VF
Dopamine
Interactions
A/B blockers may blunt effects
Deactivated by alkaline solutions (bicarb, lasix)
MAOIs may potentiate alpha effects
Dilantin may cause hypotension
Dopamine
Peds Dose
2-20 mcg/kg/min
Isoproterenol
Peds Dose
0.1-1 mcg/kg/min
Titrate to effect
Isoproterenol
Class
Sympathomimetic
B1 and B2 agonist
Isoproterenol
P-Dyn
Increased
- Chronotropic
- Inotropic
- Bronchial dilation
- Arterial dilation
Isoproterenol
Indications
TdP unresponsive to mag sulfate -chem overdrive pacing Brady due to beta blocker OD -EMS uses glucagon Brady -denervated heart transplants with TCP ineffective
Isoproterenol
A/S
Dysrhythmias
Hypotension, hypertension
Restlessness
Flushing
Isoproterenol
Contraindications
Allergy
VT/VF
Cardiac arrest
Isoproterenol
Dose
2-10 mcg/min