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What is the presentation of Adrenaline? 1 1mg in 1ml Amp (1:1000)
What is the presentation of Adrenaline? 2 1mg in 10ml Amp (1:10000)
What is the Pharmacology Description of Adrenaline? A naturally occurring Alpha and Beta-adrenergic stimulant
What is the Pharmacology Action of Adrenaline? 1 Increases pulse rate by increasing S.A. Node firing rate (Beta 1)
What is the Pharmacology Action of Adrenaline? 2 Increases conduction velocity through the A.V. Node (Beta 1)
What is the Pharmacology Action of Adrenaline? 3 Increases myocardial contractility (Beta 1)
What is the Pharmacology Action of Adrenaline? 4 Increases the irritability of the ventricles (Beta 1)
What is the Pharmacology Action of Adrenaline? 5 Causes bronchodilatation (Beta 2)
What is the Pharmacology Action of Adrenaline? 6 Causes peripheral vasoconstriction (Alpha)
How is Adrenaline Metabolised? By monoamine oxidase and other enzymes in blood, liver and around nerve endings and excreted by the kidneys
What are the Primary Emergency Indications of Adrenaline? 1 Persistent ventricular fibrillation or unconscious pulseless ventricular tachycardia
What are the Primary Emergency Indications of Adrenaline? 2 Asystole
What are the Primary Emergency Indications of Adrenaline? 3 Electro‑mechanical dissociation/PEA
What are the Primary Emergency Indications of Adrenaline? 4 Inadequate perfusion (Cardiogenic)
What are the Primary Emergency Indications of Adrenaline? 5 Inadequate Perfusion (Non Cardiogenic – Non Hypovolaemic)
What are the Primary Emergency Indications of Adrenaline? 6 Anaphylactic reactions
What are the Primary Emergency Indications of Adrenaline? 7 Severe asthma
What are the Primary Emergency Indications of Adrenaline? 8 Unconscious asthma with no blood pressure
What are the Primary Emergency Indications of Adrenaline? 9 Croup or suspected croup
What are the Primary Emergency Indications of Adrenaline? 10 Bradycardia with poor perfusion
What is the contraindication of Adrenaline? Hypovolaemic shock without adequate fluid replacement
What are the precautions associated with Adrenaline? 1 Elderly Pts
What are the precautions associated with Adrenaline? 2 Pts with cardiovascular disease
What are the precautions associated with Adrenaline? 3 Pts on monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
What are the precautions associated with Adrenaline? 4 Pts on Beta blockers as higher doses may be required
What is a route of administration of Adrenaline? 1 Intravenous
What is a route of administration of Adrenaline? 2 Intramuscular
What is a route of administration of Adrenaline? 3 Endotracheal
What is a route of administration of Adrenaline? 4 Nebuliser
What is a route of administration of Adrenaline? 5 Intravenous Infusion
What is a route of administration of Adrenaline? 6 Intraosseous
What are the side effects of Adrenaline? 1 Sinus tachycardia
What are the side effects of Adrenaline? 2 Supraventricular arrhythmias
What are the side effects of Adrenaline? 3 Ventricular arrhythmias
What are the side effects of Adrenaline? 4 Hypertension
What are the side effects of Adrenaline? 5 Pupillary dilatation
What are the side effects of Adrenaline? 6 May increase size of myocardial infarction
What are the side effects of Adrenaline? 7 Feeling of “anxiety/palpitations” in the conscious Pt
Special Notes Adrenaline - General Intravenous Adrenaline should be reserved for life threatening situations.
Special Notes Adrenaline - Intravenous effects Onset 30sec
Special Notes Adrenaline - Intravenous effects Peak 3 – 5min
Special Notes Adrenaline - Intravenous effects Duration 5 – 10min.
Special Notes Adrenaline - Intramuscular effects Onset 30 – 90sec
Special Notes Adrenaline - Intramuscular effects Peak 4 – 10min
Special Notes Adrenaline - Intramuscular effects Duration 5 – 10min
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