Epinephrine

Question 1

What is the indication for epinephrine administration in your EMT scope of practice?

Answer 1

Anaphylaxis

Question 2

What are the audit and pediatric doses for epinephrine?

Answer 2

Adult - 0.3mg
Pediatric - 0.15mg

Question 3

How many repeat doses of epinephrine can you give adults?

Answer 3

1 repeat dose for a total of 2 doses

Question 4

How many repeat doses of epinephrine can you give to a pediatric patient?

Answer 4

2 repeat doses for a total of 3 doses

Question 5

Within your EMT scope of practice how can epinephrine be administered?

Answer 5

IM

Question 6

T/F Epinephrine requires contact with medical control to be administered?

Answer 6

False

Question 7

What does epinephrine to the body do when it is administered?

Answer 7

Dilated the bronchioles and constricts blood vessels

Question 8

List 4 adverse effects of epinephrine

Answer 8

Tachycardia / tachypnea and or tachydysrhythmia
Hypertension
Anxiety

Question 9

Can you give epinephrine if it is expired

Answer 9

Yes because it is a life saving medication

Question 10

Where is the preferred spot for epinephrine injection?

Answer 10

Thigh

Question 11

What is the concentration of epinephrine that can be injected under an EMTs scope of practice

Answer 11

1:1,000

Question 12

What size syringe would be used to draw up epinephrine for an IM injection

Answer 12

1mL

((0.3 ml of 1mg/mL solution)

Question 13

What type of injection would be used to draw up epinephrine for an IM injection

Answer 13

18ga filter needle
(Emphasis on the filter needle)