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What is the indication for administering Epinephrine (Adrenaline) in cardiac arrest?
What is the indication for administering Epinephrine (Adrenaline) in cardiac arrest?
- When the patient has high blood pressure
- When the patient is conscious but has a weak pulse
- When there is no pulse and CPR is being performed (correct)
- When the patient is in respiratory distress
What is the pharmacological action of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) in the myocardium?
What is the pharmacological action of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) in the myocardium?
- Has no effect on heart rate and myocardial contractions
- Decreases heart rate and myocardial contractions
- Increases heart rate and myocardial contractions (correct)
- Stabilizes heart rate and myocardial contractions
How is Epinephrine (Adrenaline) administered?
How is Epinephrine (Adrenaline) administered?
- IV push and 20ml flush (correct)
- Intramuscular injection
- Orally with water
- Subcutaneous injection
What is the recommended dosage of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) for an adult in cardiac arrest?
What is the recommended dosage of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) for an adult in cardiac arrest?
When is Amiodarone administered in the context of cardiac arrest?
When is Amiodarone administered in the context of cardiac arrest?
What is the presentation of Epinephrine (Adrenaline)?
What is the presentation of Epinephrine (Adrenaline)?
What is the pharmacological action of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) in the myocardium?
What is the pharmacological action of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) in the myocardium?
When should Amiodarone be administered in the context of cardiac arrest?
When should Amiodarone be administered in the context of cardiac arrest?
How is Epinephrine (Adrenaline) administered?
How is Epinephrine (Adrenaline) administered?
What is the recommended dosage of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) for an adult in cardiac arrest?
What is the recommended dosage of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) for an adult in cardiac arrest?
Study Notes
Cardiac Arrest Management
- Indication for administering Epinephrine (Adrenaline) is in cardiac arrest.
- Pharmacological action of Epinephrine (Adrenaline) in the myocardium: increases systolic blood pressure, cardiac output, and heart rate.
Administration of Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
- Administered via intravenous (IV) or intraosseous (IO) route.
- Recommended dosage for an adult in cardiac arrest: 1mg every 3-5 minutes.
Amiodarone Administration
- Administered in the context of cardiac arrest: when Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) or Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia (pVT) persists after 3 defibrillation attempts.
- Contraindicated in asystole.
Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Presentation
- Available in 1mg/mL solution.
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Test your knowledge of cardiac arrest medications with this quiz compiled and presented by Mr. Nathan Conradie, a faculty lecturer specializing in the subject. Explore the uses and indications of medications like Epinephrine (Adrenaline) and Amiodarone in treating both shockable and non-shockable cardiac arrest cases.
