Epinephrine Flashcards
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Indications & field use of Epinephrine
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Cardiac arrest (VF/Pulseless VT; asystole PEA Severe bronchospasm Anaphylaxis Bradycardia Hypotension unresponsive Croup in children
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Mechanism of action of Epinephrine
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Direct acting a and b agonist
A-bronchial, cutaneous, renal, and visceral arterial constriction
Increase automaticity and irritability
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Contraindications of Epinephrine
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None known for cardiac arrest
Hypothermia
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Adverse reactions of Epinephrine in CV
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Hypertension, ventricular dysrhythmias tachycardia, angina
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Adverse reactions of Epinephrine in CNS
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Anxiety
Agitation
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Adverse reactions of Epinephrine in GI
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Nausea
Vomiting
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Routes of administration of Epinephrine in cardiac
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IV push
IV infusion
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