EPINEPHRINE

Question 1

contraindications

Answer 1

hypertension, hypothermia, pulmonary edema, myocardial ischemia, hypovolemic shock

Question 2

adult dosage

Answer 2

for allergic reactions and asthma 0.3-0.5 mg (1:1000) IM. Severe anaphylaxis 0.1 mg (1:10000) IV. Cardiac Arrest 1 mg (1:10000) q 3-5 min during resuscitation Bradycardia is 2-10 mcg/min (infusion)

Question 3

pediatric dosage

Answer 3

allergic reaction and status asthmaticus 0.01 mg/kg (1:1000) max of 0.3 mg IM. Bradycardia 0.01 mg/kg (1:10000) IV/IO. Cadiac Arrest 0.01 mg/kg (1:10000)