vetlogic outcome 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Why is adrenaline kept in a crash box/what is it used for?
A
It is used for sever allergic reactions and cardiac arrest. it act quickly to improve breathing, stimulate the heart and raise bp, reverse hives and reduce swelling
2
Q
What drugs are commonly kept in a crash box?
A
Adrenaline
atrophine
lidocaine
diazepam
3
Q
Why is atrophine useful in a crash box?
A
its used to treat bradycardia
4
Q
why is lidocaine used in a crash box?
A
in a emergancy its used for anti-arrhythmic
5
Q
why is diazepam used in a crash box?
A
it calms abnormal activity in and brain making it useful for seizures
