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