Epinephrine

Question 0

Indications & field use of Epinephrine

Answer 0

Cardiac arrest (VF/Pulseless VT; asystole PEA
Severe bronchospasm 
Anaphylaxis 
Bradycardia 
Hypotension unresponsive 
Croup in children

Question 1

Mechanism of action of Epinephrine

Answer 1

Direct acting a and b agonist
A-bronchial, cutaneous, renal, and visceral arterial constriction
Increase automaticity and irritability

Question 2

Contraindications of Epinephrine

Answer 2

None known for cardiac arrest

Hypothermia

Question 3

Adverse reactions of Epinephrine in CV

Answer 3

Hypertension, ventricular dysrhythmias tachycardia, angina

Question 4

Adverse reactions of Epinephrine in CNS

Answer 4

Anxiety

Agitation

Question 5

Adverse reactions of Epinephrine in GI

Answer 5

Nausea

Vomiting

Question 6

Routes of administration of Epinephrine in cardiac

Answer 6

IV push
IV infusion
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