Epinephrine

Question 1

Epinephrine Class

Answer 1

Sympathetic agonist

Question 2

Epinephrine Mechanism of Action

Answer 2

Effects of alpha stimulation result in systemic vasoconstriction and increasing peripheral vascular resistance

Question 3

Epinephrine Indications

Answer 3

Cardiac arrest, Bradycardia, Shock, Anaphylaxis, Severe refractory wheezing IM, Croup/bronchiolitis nebulized

Question 4

Epinephrine Contradictions

Answer 4

Coronary insufficiency, Uncontrolled hypertension, Hypothermia, Pulmonary edema

Question 5

Epinephrine Dosage and Administration

Answer 5

1:10,000 | 1mg IV/IO 3 - 5 min
1:1,000 | 0.3 mg IM (AAC)
5 mg nebulizer (Stridor)