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Epinephrine Matching
DURATION OF ACTION
Several minutes.
Dose/Route Pedeatric ET tube
0.1 mg/kg of 1:1,000 solution
NOTES ON ADMINISTRATION
Pregnancy safety; Category C. May cause syncope in asthmatic children. May increase myocardial oxygen demand.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypertension, hypothermia, pulmonary edema, myocardial ischemia, Hypovolemic shock.
PEAK EFFECTS
Minutes.
ONSET OF ACTION
Immediate.
BRAND NAME
Adrenalin
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Direct acting alpha and beta-agonist. Alpha; Vasoconstriction. Beta-1; Positive inotropic, chronotropic, and dromtropic effects. Beta-2 bronchial smooth muscle relaxation and dilation of skeletal vasculature.
Dose/Route, Ault Cardiac arrest
IV/IO dose 1 mg of 1;10,000 every 3-5 minutes during resuscitation. Follow each dose with 20 mL flush and elevate arm for 10-20 secs.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Hypertension, tachycardia, arrhythmias, pulmonary edema, anxiety, restlessness, psychomotor agitation, nausea, headache, angina.
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