Push Dose Epinephrine Administration

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What is the primary indication for administering push dose epinephrine?

Hypotension in patients with sepsis or shock (correct)
Cardiac arrest
Pulmonary embolism
Hypertension

What should be done when administering push dose epinephrine to a hypotensive patient?

Administer only after initiation of Norepinephrine infusion
Delay administration until fluid boluses have been administered
Administer only in the hospital setting
Administer concurrently with fluid boluses (correct)

What is the dose and frequency of push dose epinephrine administration?

10 mcg every minute
30 mcg every 3 minutes
20 mcg every 2 minutes (correct)
40 mcg every 4 minutes

What is the primary purpose of administering push dose epinephrine?

<p>To bridge the gap between moving the patient into the ambulance and initiating the Norepinephrine infusion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would push dose epinephrine NOT be indicated?

<p>Patient with shock and hypertension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Push Dose Epinephrine Indications

Indicated for patients with ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation), Sepsis, and Shock who are hypotensive
Should not be delayed for the administration of fluid boluses
Should be given concurrently with fluid boluses

Push Dose Epinephrine Dosage

Dose is 20 mcg every 2 minutes
Purpose is to bridge the gap between moving the patient into the ambulance and initiating the Norepinephrine infusion

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Learn about the indications and administration of push dose epinephrine in patients with ROSC, sepsis, and shock who are hypotensive. Understand the correct dosage and timing of push dose epi.