Atropine

Question 1

Indications for atropine

Answer 1

Absolute bradycardia - heart rate below 40bpm
Systolic blood pressure below the range for ages
Bradycardia following a ROSC

Question 2

Dosage of atropine

Answer 2

600 micro grams in 1ml

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Not to be given to suspected bradycardia due to hypothermia

Question 4

Actions

Answer 4

Reveres the effects of vagal overdrive
Increases heart rate by blocking vagal activity in sinus bradycardia
Enhances AV conduction

Question 5

What is the dose interval

Answer 5

3-5 minutes

Question 6

Side effects

Answer 6

Dry mouth
Tachycardia
Confusion and occasional hallucinations