CPR drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What drugs can be administered via inhalation during CPR?
A
NAVEL
- Naloxone
- Atropine
- Vasopressin
- Low dose Epinephrine
- Lidocaine
2
Q
What is not a route of admin used during CPR?
A. IV
B. IO
C. Inhalation
D. Intracardiac
A
D. Intracardiac
3
Q
What clinical effects makes epinephrine a good drug choice during CPR?
A
- a1 arterial vasoconstriction, increases BP and systemic vascular resistance
4
Q
When is atropine indicated for cases of CPR?
A
- asystole and PEA
- high vagal tone that may have contributed to CPA
- most effective for bradyarrhythmias
5
Q
What vasopressin receptor is responsible for its vasoconstrictive effects?
A
Vasopressor V1
6
Q
Main clinical indications for use of vasopressin?
A
- adjunct tx of shock syndrome and CPR
7
Q
What adverse effects are seen with vasopressin?
A
- GI signs
- water retention, water intoxication seen with overdose
- tissue irritation
