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Epinephrine 1:1000
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sympathomimetic
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Epinephrine 1:1000
Route |
subcutaneous
ETT (alternate route) |
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Epinephrine 1:1000
Dose: Adult |
Adult: Asthmatic bronchospasm unresponsive to albuterol and Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) 0.3 to 0.5 mg SQ
Allergic reaction/anaphylactic shock: 0.3 to 0.5 SQ |
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Epinephrine 1:1000
Dose: Pediatric |
Asthmatic bronchospasm unrelieved by Albuterol or Ipratropium Bromide (aAtrovent) 0.01mg/kg (maximum is 0.3 mg per dose)
Allergic reaction/anaphylactic shock: 0.01 mg/kg (maximum is 0.3 mg per dose) ETT: 0.1 mg/kg followed by 2 to 3 mLNS flush (dose may exceed adult dose) |
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Epinephrine 1:1000
Drug Action: |
Alpha: Peripheral vasoconstriction which increases coronary and cerebral perfusion and increases blood pressure in anaphylaxis
Beta 1: Increase heart rate and improves force of venricular contractions Beta 2: Bronchodilation |
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Epinephrine 1:1000
Indications |
Allergic reaction/anaphylactic shock
Asthmatic bronchospasm unrelieved by albuterol and Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) Pediatric cardiac arrest (ETT only) |
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Epinephrine 1:1000
Precautions |
CPR: NONE
Allergic Reaction/ anaphgylactic shock / Asthma: Monitor ECG closely Patients on Beta blockers may need Glucagon or higher doses of Epinepherine Massage the injection site vigorously after SC injections |
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Epinephrine 1:1000
Side Effects: |
Tachycardia
Ventricular arrhythmias Chest Pain Headache Flushing Nausea/vomiting (N/V) |
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Epinephrine 1:1000
Contraindication |
CPR None
Asthma: Heart disease, history of AMI, Age greater than 45, Arrhythmias, Labor Allergic reaction: None |