Epinephrine Flashcards by Cameron Cantu | Brainscape

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Class

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Sympathomimetic

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Mechanism of Action

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Alpha 1, Beta 1, and Beta 2 agonist effects

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Indications

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Cardiac Arrest

Severe bronchospasm, asthma, and bronchiolitis

Anaphylaxis and acute allergic reaction

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Contraindications

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Hypertension

Hypothermia

Pulmonary Edema

Coronary insufficiency

Hypovolemic Shock

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Adult Respiratory Distress Dose

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0.01 mg/kg 1:1000 SQ

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Adult Anaphylaxis Dose

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0.3 - 0.5 mg 1:1000 IM

3 - 5 ml 1:10,000 IV

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Adult Cardiac Arrest Dose

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1 mg every 3 - 5 minutes

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Adult Endotracheal Cardiac Arrest Dose

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2 mg 1:1000 in 10 ml of NS

every 3 - 5 minutes

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Pediatric Respiratory Distress Dose

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0.01 mg/kg 1:1000 SQ

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Pediatric Anaphylaxis Dose

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If < 8 years of age administer .15 mg up to max dose of 0.3 mg

If > 8 years of age administer 0.3 - 0.5 mg

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Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Dose

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Refer to length/weight based tape

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Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Endotracheal Dose

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Refer to length/weight based tape

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Pregnancy Category

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C

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