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Atropine Class |
Anticholinergic agent |
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Atropine Indications |
1. Unstable bradycardia 2. Organophosphate poisoning 3. Nerve Agent exposure 4. RSI in pediatrics 5. Beta blocker or Ca Channel blocker OD |
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Atropine Contraindications |
1. Tachycardia 2. Hypersensitivity 3. Unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemmorrhage w/myocardial ischemia 4. Narrow Angle Glaucoma 5. Hypothermic Bradycardia |
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Atropine Adult Dose |
0.5 mg IV/IO every 3-5 min PRN (max 3 mg)
Organophosphate poisoning: 2-4 mg IV |
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Atropine Pedi Dose |
0.02 mg/kg IV/IO (max single: child : 0.5 mg. Adolescent: 1 mg) (max total: child: 1 mg. Adolescent: 3 mg)
ET dose: 0.04- 0.06 mg/kg
RSI: 0.01-0.02 mg/kg IV/IO |
