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Adrenaline
Adrenaline
Presentation

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"1 mg in 1ml amp (1:1,000)

1mg in 10ml amp (1:10,000)"
"Adrenaline
Pharmacology
"
"A naturally occurring Alpha
and Beta-adrenergic stimulant"
"Adrenaline
Actions"
"Increases pulse rate by increasing S.A. Node firing rate (beta 1)
Increases conduction velocity through the A.V. Node (beta 1)
Increases myocardial contractility (beta 1)
Increases irritability of ventricles (beta 1)
Causes bronchodilatation (beta 2)
Causes peripheral vasoconstriction (alpha 1)"
"Adrenaline
Metabolism"
"By monoamine oxidase and other enzymes in blood, liver and around nerve endings

Excreted by the kidneys "
"Adrenaline
Primary Emergency Indications"
"Persistent VF or unconscious pulseless VT
AsystoleElectro-mechanical dissociation/PEA
Inadequate perfusion (Cardiogenic)
Inadequate Perfusion (Non Cardiogenic –
Non Hypovolaemic
Anaphylactic reactions
Severe asthma with no IV Access
Asthma with no BP
Croup or suspected croup
Bradycardia with poor perfusion"