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"
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" |
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"Adrenaline
Contraindications" |
Hypovolaemic shock without adequate fluid replacement
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"Adrenaline
Precautions" |
"Elderly Pts
Pts with cardiovascular disease Pts on monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors Pts on Beta blockers as higher doses may be required" |
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"Adrenaline
Administration Route" |
"IV
IM Nebulised ETT IV Infusion IO" |
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"Adrenaline
Special Notes" |
IV Adrenaline should be reserved forlife threatening situations
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"Adrenaline
Side Effects" |
"Sinus tachycardia
Supraventricular arrhythmias Ventricular arrhythmias Hypertension Pupillary dilatation May increase size of myocardial infarction Anxiety/Palpitations" |
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"Adrenaline
Therapeutic Effects" |
"IV
Onset 30 sec Peak 3-5 min Duration5-10 min IM Onset4-10 min Duration 5-10 min " |
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Question
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Answer
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Adrenaline;Presentation
|
1 mg in 1ml amp (1:1,000)
|
|
Adrenaline;Pharmacology
|
A naturally occurring Alpha
and Beta-adrenergic stimulant |
|
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  |
|
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 |
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Adrenaline
Contraindications |
Hypovolaemic shock without adequate fluid replacement
|
|
Adrenaline
Precautions |
Elderly Pts
Pts with cardiovascular disease Pts on monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors Pts on Beta blockers as higher doses may be required |
|
Adrenaline
Administration Route |
IV
IM Nebulised ETT IV Infusion IO |
|
Adrenaline
Special Notes |
IV Adrenaline should be reserved for life threatening situations
|
|
Adrenaline
Side Effects |
Sinus tachycardia
Supraventricular arrhythmias Ventricular arrhythmias Hypertension Pupillary dilatation May increase size of myocardial infarction Anxiety/Palpitations |
|
Adrenaline
Therapeutic Effects |
IV
Onset 30 sec Peak 3-5 min Duration 5-10 min IM Onset 30-90 sec Peak 4-10 min Duration 5-10 min |
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Question
|
Answer
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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) |
|
Adrenaline
Metabolism |
By monoamine oxidase and other enzymes in blood, liver and around nerve endings
Excreted by the kidneys  |
|
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 |
|
Adrenaline
Contraindications |
Hypovolaemic shock without adequate fluid replacement
|
|
Adrenaline
Precautions |
Elderly Pts
Pts with cardiovascular disease Pts on monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors Pts on Beta blockers as higher doses may be required |
|
Adrenaline
Administration Route |
IV
IM Nebulised ETT IV Infusion IO |
|
Adrenaline
Special Notes |
IV Adrenaline should be reserved for life threatening situations
|
|
Adrenaline
Side Effects |
Sinus tachycardia
Supraventricular arrhythmias Ventricular arrhythmias Hypertension Pupillary dilatation May increase size of myocardial infarction Anxiety/Palpitations |
|
Adrenaline
Therapeutic Effects |
IV
Onset 30 sec Peak 3-5 min Duration 5-10 min IM Onset 4-10 min Duration 5-10 min |
|
Adrenaline
Presentation |
1 mg in 1ml amp (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml amp (1:10,000) |
|
Adrenaline
Pharmacology |
A naturally occurring Alpha
and Beta-adrenergic stimulant |
|
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) |
|
Adrenaline
Metabolism |
By monoamine oxidase and other enzymes in blood, liver and around nerve endings
Excreted by the kidneys |
|
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 |
|
Adrenaline
Contraindications |
Hypovolaemic shock without adequate fluid replacement
|
|
Adrenaline
Precautions |
Elderly Pts
Pts with cardiovascular disease Pts on monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors Pts on Beta blockers as higher doses may be required |
|
Adrenaline
Administration Route |
IV
IM Nebulised ETT IV Infusion IO |
|
Adrenaline
Special Notes |
IV Adrenaline should be reserved forlife threatening situations
|
|
Adrenaline
Side Effects |
Sinus tachycardia
Supraventricular arrhythmias Ventricular arrhythmias Hypertension Pupillary dilatation May increase size of myocardial infarction Anxiety/Palpitations |
|
Adrenaline
Therapeutic Effects |
IV
Onset 30 sec Peak 3-5 min Duration5-10 min IM Onset4-10 min Duration 5-10 min |
|
Adrenaline
Presentation |
1 mg in 1ml amp (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml amp (1:10,000) |
|
Adrenaline
Pharmacology |
A naturally occurring Alpha
and Beta-adrenergic stimulant |
|
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) |
|
Adrenaline
Metabolism |
By monoamine oxidase and other enzymes in blood, liver and around nerve endings
Excreted by the kidneys |
|
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 |
|
Adrenaline
Contraindications |
Hypovolaemic shock without adequate fluid replacement
|
|
Adrenaline
Precautions |
Elderly Pts
Pts with cardiovascular disease Pts on monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors Pts on Beta blockers as higher doses may be required |
|
Adrenaline
Administration Route |
IV
IM Nebulised ETT IV Infusion IO |
|
Adrenaline
Special Notes |
IV Adrenaline should be reserved forlife threatening situations
|
|
Adrenaline
Side Effects |
Sinus tachycardia
Supraventricular arrhythmias Ventricular arrhythmias Hypertension Pupillary dilatation May increase size of myocardial infarction Anxiety/Palpitations |
|
Adrenaline
Therapeutic Effects |
IV
Onset 30 sec Peak 3-5 min Duration5-10 min IM Onset4-10 min Duration 5-10 min |
|
Question
|
Answer
|
|
Adrenaline
Presentation |
1 mg in 1ml amp (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml amp (1:10,000) |
|
Adrenaline
Pharmacology |
A naturally occurring Alpha
and Beta-adrenergic stimulant |
|
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) |
|
Adrenaline
Metabolism |
By monoamine oxidase and other enzymes in blood, liver and around nerve endings
Excreted by the kidneys |
|
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 |
|
Adrenaline
Contraindications |
Hypovolaemic shock without adequate fluid replacement
|
|
Adrenaline
Precautions |
Elderly Pts
Pts with cardiovascular disease Pts on monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors Pts on Beta blockers as higher doses may be required |
|
Adrenaline
Administration Route |
IV
IM Nebulised ETT IV Infusion IO |
|
Adrenaline
Special Notes |
IV Adrenaline should be reserved forlife threatening situations
|
|
Adrenaline
Side Effects |
Sinus tachycardia
Supraventricular arrhythmias Ventricular arrhythmias Hypertension Pupillary dilatation May increase size of myocardial infarction Anxiety/Palpitations |
|
Adrenaline
Therapeutic Effects |
IV
Onset 30 sec Peak 3-5 min Duration5-10 min IM Onset4-10 min Duration 5-10 min |
|
Question
|
Answer
|
|
Adrenaline
Presentation |
1 mg in 1ml amp (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml amp (1:10,000) |
|
Adrenaline
Pharmacology |
A naturally occurring Alpha
and Beta-adrenergic stimulant |
|
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) |
|
Adrenaline
Metabolism |
By monoamine oxidase and other enzymes in blood, liver and around nerve endings
Excreted by the kidneys |
|
Adrenaline
Primary Emergency Indications |
Persistent VF or unconscious pulseless VT
AsystoleElectro-mechanical dissociation/PEA Inadequate perfusion (Cardiogenic) Inadequate Perfusion (Non Cardiogenic Shock) Non Hypovolaemic Anaphylactic reactions Severe asthma with no IV Access Asthma with no BP Croup or suspected croup Bradycardia with poor perfusion |
|
Adrenaline
Contraindications |
Hypovolaemic shock without adequate fluid replacement
|
|
Adrenaline
Precautions |
Elderly Pts
Pts with cardiovascular disease Pts on monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors Pts on Beta blockers as higher doses may be required |
|
Adrenaline
Administration Route |
IV
IM Nebulised ETT IV Infusion IO |
|
Adrenaline
Special Notes |
IV Adrenaline should be reserved forlife threatening situations
|
|
Adrenaline
Side Effects |
Sinus tachycardia
Supraventricular arrhythmias Ventricular arrhythmias Hypertension Pupillary dilatation May increase size of myocardial infarction Anxiety/Palpitations |
|
Adrenaline
Therapeutic Effects |
IV
Onset 30 sec Peak 3-5 min Duration5-10 min IM Onset4-10 min Peak 4-10 min Duration 5-10 min |