Atropine Flashcards

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Atropine- Indications

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Dysrhythmias- Bradycardia
Organophosphates
Nerve Agent Poisoning

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Atropine- Adverse Effects

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Dry Mouth
Blurred Vision
Nausea & Vomiting
Tachycardia
Hyperthermia
Dysrhythmias
Agitation/ Delirium/ Hallucinations/ Seizure & Coma
Urinary Retention

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Atropine- Contraindications

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NIL

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Bradycardia- Adult

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IV- 600mcg undiluted bolus. Every 1mins. MAX TOTAL DOSE 3mg.
IM- 600mcg undiluted bolus. Every 3mins. MAX TOTAL DOSE 3mg.

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Bradycardia-Paed

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IV/IO- 20mcg/kg diluted bolus. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 20mcg/kg.
IM- 20mcg/kg undiluted bolus. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 20mcg/kg.

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Organophosphate Poisoning- Adult

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IV- 600mcg undiluted bolus. Every 1mins. NO MAX
IM- 2mg undiluted. Every 3mins. NO MAX

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Organophosphate Poisoning- Paed

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IV/IO- 20mcg/kg diluted bolus, Max bolus 600mcg. Every 1mins. NO MAX
IM- 20mcg/kg undiluted bolus, Max bolus 600mcg. Every 3mins. NO MAX

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