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Adrenaline Adrenaline Presentation " |
"1 mg in 1ml amp (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml amp (1:10,000)" |
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"Adrenaline
Pharmacology " |
"A naturally occurring Alpha
and Beta-adrenergic stimulant" |
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"Adrenaline
Actions" |
"Increases pulse rate by increasing S.A. Node firing rate (beta 1)
Increases conduction velocity through the A.V. Node (beta 1) Increases myocardial contractility (beta 1) Increases irritability of ventricles (beta 1) Causes bronchodilatation (beta 2) Causes peripheral vasoconstriction (alpha 1)" |
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"Adrenaline
Metabolism" |
"By monoamine oxidase and other enzymes in blood, liver and around nerve endings
Excreted by the kidneys " |
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"Adrenaline
Primary Emergency Indications" |
"Persistent VF or unconscious pulseless VT
AsystoleElectro-mechanical dissociation/PEA Inadequate perfusion (Cardiogenic) Inadequate Perfusion (Non Cardiogenic – Non Hypovolaemic Anaphylactic reactions Severe asthma with no IV Access Asthma with no BP Croup or suspected croup Bradycardia with poor perfusion" |
