JRCALC meds Flashcards
1
Q
What is adrenaline (1 in 1000) indicated for?
A
Anaphylaxis
Life threatening asthma (deteriorating after nebuliser)
2
Q
What dose of adrenaline (1 in 1000) is indicated for anaphylaxis and/or life threatening asthma?
A
IM in the thigh (over 12) - 500mcg, wait 5 minutes for response, further 500mcg and repeat
3
Q
What presentation is adrenaline (1 in 1000)?
A
1mg (so each dose is half - 500mcg)
4
Q
What is adrenaline (1 in 10,000) indicated for?
A
Cardiac arrest
post ROSC support
5
Q
What dose of adrenaline (1 in 10,000) is indicated for Cardiac arrest and post ROSC support?
A
6
Q
What presentation is adrenaline (1 in 10,000)?
A
1mg prefilled syringe in 10ml
7
Q
What are the contraindications for adrenaline (1 in 10,000)?
A
temperature under 30, double the time intervals between 30-35
