Epinephrine Flashcards
1
Q
Epinephrine Class
A
Sympathetic agonist
2
Q
Epinephrine Mechanism of Action
A
Effects of alpha stimulation result in systemic vasoconstriction and increasing peripheral vascular resistance
3
Q
Epinephrine Indications
A
Cardiac arrest, Bradycardia, Shock, Anaphylaxis, Severe refractory wheezing IM, Croup/bronchiolitis nebulized
4
Q
Epinephrine Contradictions
A
Coronary insufficiency, Uncontrolled hypertension, Hypothermia, Pulmonary edema
5
Q
Epinephrine Dosage and Administration
A
1:10,000 | 1mg IV/IO 3 - 5 min
1:1,000 | 0.3 mg IM (AAC)
5 mg nebulizer (Stridor)