ADRENALINE Flashcards
1
Q
PRESENTATION?
A
syringe 1mg 1:1000
2
Q
ACTION?
A
- increases blood flow
- reverses anaphylaxis manifestations
- relieves bronchospasm in acute severe asthma
3
Q
INDICATIONS?
A
- cardiac arrest
- anaphylaxis
- life threatening asthma where neb fails
4
Q
CONTRAINDICATIONS?
A
no repeat dose in hypothermic patients
5
Q
CAUTION
A
hypertension
6
Q
DOSE/ ROUTE
A
IV
500 micrograms
5 min interval
no max dose
