Epinephrine Flashcards
1
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Epinephrine action
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Natural catecholamine, increases HRm cardiac contractile force, myocardial electrical activity, systemic vascular resistance and systolic BP. Decreases overall airway resistance and automaticity. Thru bronchial artery constriction may reduce pulmonary congestion and increase tidal volume
2
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Epinephrine indication
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To restore cardiac rhythms in a cardiac arrest event
Allergic reaction/Anaphylaxis
Bradycardia refractory to dopamine
3
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Epinephrine dose
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Adult -Cardiac arrest 1mg IV 1:10,000 2-2.5mg ETT 1:1000 -Anaphylaxis 0.3-0.5mg 1:1000 IM/SC 0.5-1mg 1:10,000 IV/IO -Brady 2-10mcg/min Pediatric -Cardiac arrest 0.01mg/kg IV/IO 0.1mg/kg ETT -Anaphylaxis 0.01mg/kg 1:1000 SC/IM 0.01mg/kg 1:10,000 IV/IO
4
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Epinephrine class
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Sympathomimetic
5
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Epinephrine side effect
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Weakness Headache/dizziness Syncope Hypertension MI/CVA Tachycardia
6
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Epinephrine contraindication
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None in the emergency setting
Hemorrhagic shock
Cardiogenic shock
Hypertension
