Nebulised Adrenaline Flashcards
1
Q
Preparation
A
5x 1mg/1ml ampoules
2
Q
Pharmacokinetics
A
Metabolised by liver
Taken up by nerve endings
3
Q
Indications
A
Moderate to severe stridor
4
Q
Contraindications
A
None
5
Q
Cautions
A
“TM”
Tachydsyrhythmia’s and myocardial ischemia
6
Q
Action
A
Adrengic receptor agonist in particular a1, b1 and b2.
7
Q
Route
A
Inhaled
8
Q
Repeat
A
Every 10 minutes prn
9
Q
Dose
A
5mg
10
Q
Side effects
A
“VITAMNS” Ventricular ectopy Increased HR, BP, BGL Tachydsyrhythmias and Tremor Anxiety Myocardial ischemia Nausea, vomiting Sweating