Epinephrine

Question 1

Cardiovascular responses

Answer 1

1. Increased heart rate
2. Increased myocardial contractile force
3. Increased systemic vascular resistance
4. Increased arterial blood pressure
5. Increased myocardial O2
   consumption
6. Increased automaticity

Question 2

Indications for EPI

Answer 2

A. Ventricular fibrillation
B. Asystole
C. Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
D. Systemic allergic reactions
E. Asthma

Question 3

push dose epi indications

Answer 3

A. Severe shock (MAP < 50 mmHg or SBP < 60 mmHg) not responsive to fluids.
B. A bridge to drip pressors while they are being mixed.
C. Short-lived hypotension, e.g. post-intubation or during sedation.

Question 4

Racemic Epinephrine indications

Answer 4

Suspected croup in patients 6 months to 6 years who have audible stridor at rest.