Epinephrine 1:10,000 (Adrenalin)

Question 1

Epinephrine 1:10,000 (Adrenalin)

Class:

Answer 1

Sympathomimetic.

Question 2

Epinephrine 1:10,000 (Adrenalin)

Mechanism of Action

Answer 2

During cardiac arrest it shunts blood flow to the vital organs.

Question 3

Epinephrine 1:10,000 (Adrenalin)

Indications:

Answer 3

V-Fib, pulseless VT, asystole and PEA.

Question 4

Epinephrine 1:10,000 (Adrenalin)

Contraindications:

Answer 4

None during cardiac arrest.

Question 5

Epinephrine 1:10,000 (Adrenalin)

Precautions:

Answer 5

Can be deactivated by exposure to sunlight.

Question 6

Epinephrine 1:10,000 (Adrenalin)

Side Effects:

Answer 6

No side effects during cardiac arrest. Resuscitated patients may experience palpitations, tachycardia, anxiety, headache and dizziness.

Question 7

Epinephrine 1:10,000 (Adrenalin)

Interactions:

Answer 7

No significant.

Question 8

Epinephrine 1:10,000 (Adrenalin)

Dosage:

Answer 8

1mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes during cardiac arrest.

Question 9

Epinephrine 1:10,000 (Adrenalin)

Routes:

Answer 9

IV/IO NOTE: (1:1,000 NOT for IV/IO)

Question 10

Epinephrine 1:10,000 (Adrenalin)

NH Notes:

Answer 10

NH protocols do not differ from info provided.

Question 11

Epinephrine 1:10,000 (Adrenalin)

Myths/facts:

Answer 11

Given to “jump-start” the heart….NO! myth.

CPR/Defibrillation are most important.