Epinephrine 1:10,000

Question 1

Epinephrine 1:10,000 Class

Answer 1

Sympathetic Agonist

Question 2

Epinephrine 1:10,000 Description

Answer 2

Naturally occurring catecholamine.
It is a potent alpha and beta adrenergic stimulant;
however, its effect on beta-receptors is more profound

Question 3

Epinephrine 1:10,000 Presentation

Answer 3

Pre-filled syringe 1mg/10ml (1:10,000) as 0.1mg/ml

Question 4

Epinephrine 1:10,000 Administration

Answer 4

Intravenous (IV)

Intraosseous (IO)

Question 5

Epinephrine 1:10,000 Indications

Answer 5

Cardiac Arrest

Paediatric Symptomatic Bradycardia unresponsive to other measures

Question 6

Epinephrine 1:10,000 Contraindications

Answer 6

KASR

Question 7

Epinephrine 1:10,000 Dosage

Answer 7

Adult: Cardiac Arrest 1mg (1:10,000)Repeat every 3-5 mins

Paed:Cardiac Arrest 0.01mg/kg (0.1ml/mg) (1:10,000)Repeat every 3-5 mins

Bradycardia 0.01mg/kg (0.1ml/mg) (1:10,000)Repeat every 3-5 mins

Question 8

Epinephrine 1:10,000 Pharmacology

Answer 8

Alpha and beta adrenergic stimulant
Increases heart rate - Chronotropic effect
Increases Myocardial contractions - inotropic effect
Increases Blood Pressure
Increases electrical activity in the myocardium
Increases cerebral and coronary blood flow
Dilation of the bronchioles

Question 9

Epinephrine 1:10,000 Side Effects

Answer 9

In non cardiac arrest patients

• Palpatationa
• Tachyarrhythmias
• Hypertension

Question 10

Epinephrine 1:10,000 Additional Info

Answer 10

N.B. Double check concentrations before use