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Epinephrin Flashcards

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Names for Epi

A

Adrenaline

Epi-pen

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Indications

A

-Allergic Reaction

-Cardiac Arrest (can restore a regular cardiac rhythm)

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How it works

A

Sympathomimetic
(chronotropic)

Alpha:
- peripheral vasoconstriction
-increase coronary perfusion
- increase cerebral perfusion
-increase BP in anaphylaxis

Beta:

Beta 1
- increase HR
- increase contractility of ventricular contractions
-increase force of ventricular
contractions

Beta 2
-bronchodilation

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Contraindications

A

Hypersensitivity
-Hypovolemic shock
-Coronary insufficiency

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Dosage

A

Liquid

Adult: >66lb
Asthma/Allergy:
0.3mg SubQ or IM

Pediatric: <66lb
.15mg Sub Q or IM

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Side effects

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-Tachycardia
-Hypertension
-Can worsen cardiac ischemia
- increased HR
- pale skin (pallor)
-dizziness
- СР
-HA
-N/V
-excitability and anxiousness

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