Adrenaline Flashcards

1
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Indications

A

Anaphylaxis, Stridor, Severe Asthma, burn inhalation

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Contraindications + Cautions

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Contraindications: None
Cautions: MI, Tachydsrhythmias

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3
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Dose/Route

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Dose/Route: For adults over 14yrs IM Admin (into thigh) 0.5mg in 05mls (1:1000) every 10-15minutes.
Nebulised Admin 5mg in 5mls with 6-8Ls of O2.

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4
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Actions

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Action: peripheral vasoconstriction, bronchodilation, inc HR, inc Cerebral + Coronary Blood flow.

Therefore increase blood pressure after use

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