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Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Flashcards

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Indications
(6)

A

-cardiac arrest
-anaphylaxis OR severe allergic reaction
-severe life-threatening bronchospasm (single words AND/OR haemodynamic compromise AND/OR an ALOC)
-shock unresponsive to adequate fluid resuscitation
-bradycardia with poor perfusion
-croup (moderate to severe)

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Contrandications
(1)

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nil

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Precautions
(4)

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-hypertension
-hypovolamic shock
-concurrent MAOI therapy
-quetiapine toxicity

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Presentation
(2)

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-ampoule, 1mg/1mL
-ampoule, 1mg/10mL

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Cardiac Arrest
Adult Dose
IV

A

1mg
3-5 minute intervals
no max dose

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Anaphylaxis OR Severe Allergic Reaction
Adult Dose
IM

A

500microg
5 minute intervals
no max dose

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Severe life-threatening bronchospasm OR Silent Chest
Adult Dose
IM

A

500microg
5 minute intervals
no max dose

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Anaphylaxis OR Severe Allergic Reaction
Paediatric Dose (6yrs+)
IM

A

300microg
5 minute intervals
no max dose

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Severe Life-threatening Bronchospasm OR Silent Chest
Paediatric Dose (6yrs+)
IM

A

300microg
5 minute intervals
no max dose

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Anaphylaxis OR Severe Allergic Reaction
Paediatric Dose (1-6yrs)
IM

A

150microg
5 minute intervals
no max dose

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Severe Life-threatening Bronchospasm OR Silent Chest
Paediatric Dose (1-6yrs)
IM

A

150microg
5 minute intervals
no max dose

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Anaphylaxis OR Severe Allergic Reaction
Paediatric Dose (6mths-1yr)
IM

A

100microg
5 minute intervals
no max dose

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Severe Life-threatening Bronchospasm OR Silent Chest
Paediatric Dose (6mths-1yr)
IM

A

100microg
5 minute intervals
no max dose

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Anaphylaxis OR Severe Allergic Reaction
Paediatric Dose (<6mths)
IM

A

50microg
5 minute intervals
no max dose

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Severe Life-threatening Bronchospasm OR Silent Chest
Paediatric Dose (<6mths)
IM

A

50microg
5 minute intervals
no max dose

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16
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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Anaphylaxis OR Severe Allergic Reaction
Adult Dose
NEB

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5mg
single dose
upper airway obstruction only after 3 x IM injections

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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Anaphylaxis OR Severe Allergic Reaction
Paediatric Dose
NEB

A

5mg
single dose
upper airway obstruction only after 3 x IM injections

18
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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Cardiac Arrest
Paediatric Dose (10kg + OR > 1yr)
IV

A

10 microg/kg
3-5 minute intervals
no max dose

19
Q

Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Cardiac Arrest
Paediatric Dose (newborn to <10kg)
IV

A

100 microg
3-5 minute intervals
no max dose

20
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Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Cardiac Arrest
Paediatric Dose (newborn)
IV

A

50 microg
3-5 minute intervals
no max dose

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