Set 1 Flashcards
What class is epinephrine?
Sympathomimetic
What is the action of epinephrine?
A, B, B2 stimulator in a dose related manner.
What is epinephrine indicated for?
1st line VFib, PEA, Asystole.
What is the dose of Epinephrine?
1.0mg (IV, IO, ET)
q: 3-5mins
NO MAX
What is the contraindication of epinephrine?
Coronary Insufficiency
Hypertension
Hypovolemia
What are the side effects of Epinephrine?
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Dysrhythmia
What is another name for Lidocaine?
Xylocaine
What class is Lidocaine?
Anti-dysrhythmic
What is the action of Lidocaine?
Increase fibrillation threshold
Decrease ventricular irritability
What is lidocaine used for?
1st line VEctopy
2nd line VFib
OPTIONAL VTach
What is the dose of Lidocaine?
1.0-1.5mg/kg (IV, IO, ET)
MAX 3.0mg/kg
What are the contraindications of Lidocaine?
Bradycardia
Heartblocks
Adam’s-Stoke Syndrome
What are the side effects/ notes of Lidocaine?
Numbness, light-headedness, blurred vision, hypotension
Cut MAX dose by 50% for pts >70yrs old or with hepatic/ renal failure.
Toxicity may cause seizures.
What is the class of Atropine?
Para-sympatholytic
What is the action of Atropine?
Enhance sinus automaticity.
Speeds AV conduction.
What is Atropine used for?
1st line bradycardia, heart-blocks.
DOC organophosphate poisoning.
What is the dose of Atropine?
0.5mg RAPID (IV, IO, ET)
MAX 3.0mg
What are the contraindications of Atropine?
Tachycardia
Narrow Angle Glaucoma
What are the side effects/notes of Atropine?
Tachycardia, Dysrhythmia.
Push too slow/ too small of quantity will cause reflex bradycardia.
What is another name of Adenosine?
Adenocard
What is the class of Adenosine?
Anti-dysrhythmic
What is the action of Adenosine?
Interrupts re-entry pathways.
Slows AV conduction.
What is Adenosine used for?
1st line SVT
What is the dose of Adenosine?
6mg RAPID (IV, IO)
12mg (IV, IO)
MAX 18mg
