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Atropine indications
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Hemodynamically symptomatic bradycardias
Heart blocks Asystole Organic phosphate poisoning |
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Atropine contraindications
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Tachycardias
Second Degree Type II and Third Degree heart blocks |
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Atropine adverse rxns
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Dryness of the mouth and nose, blurred vision, dilated pupils, tachycardia, headache and restlessness
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Atropine actions
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Parasympathetic blocker, reducing vagal tone. Atropine is a Parasympatholytic (Anticholinergic) that acts to block acetylcholine receptors, thus inhibiting parasympathetic stimulation.
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Atropine precautions
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If given in too small a dose, or if given too slowly, bradycardia may worsen.
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Atropine adult dosage for Brady-Dysrhythmias
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0.5mg every 5 minutes to 0.03 - 0.04mgs/kg
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Atropine adult dosage for asystole
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1mg IV push to be repeated every three minutes to a maximum of 0.03 - 0.04 mgs / kg
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Atropine adult dosage for Organic Phosphate Poisoning
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0.5-1 mg boluses, titrating until signs / symptoms
resolve |
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Atropine route?
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IV, IM, or ET
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Atropine adverse rxns
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Dryness of the mouth and nose, blurred vision, dilated pupils, tachycardia, headache and restlessness
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