Epinephrine 1mg/1ml (1:1000) Flashcards
Severe anaphylaxis
1
Q
Administration
A
Intra-muscular (IM)
Nebulisation (NEB)
2
Q
Presentation
A
Ampoule 1mg/1:1000
Auto-injector 0.3mg
3
Q
Indications
A
Severe anaphylaxis
4
Q
Class
A
Sympathetic agonist
5
Q
Dosage
A
Auto-injector 0.3mg
Ampoule 0.5mg
Auto-injector:
6 months - <10 years old 0.15mg
>10 years old 0.3mg
Ampoule:
<6 months 0.05mg
6 months - 5 years old 0.125mg
6-8 years old 0.25mg
>8 years old 0.5mg
6
Q
Side effects
A
Palpitations
Tachy-arrhythmia’s
Hypertension
Angina-like symptoms
7
Q
Contra-indications
A
None known
8
Q
Additional information
A
Double check pack before use
