Epinepherine
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EPINEPHERINE CLASSIFICATION Catecholamine, sympathomimetic TRADE NAME(S) Adrenaline DESIRED EFFECTS Vasoconstriction, tachycardia, bronchodilation, increases in heart rate and force of contraction. Lowers the threshold for VF; elevates BP in shock. MECHANISM OF ACTION Sympathomimetic amine that stimulates alpha and beta adrenergic receptors INDICATIONS Cardiac arrest Anaphylactic reactions Bronchospasm unresponsive to other interventions Profound shock or bradycardia CONTRAINDICATIONS None in cardiac arrest Suspected intracranial hemorrhage Bronchospasm in patients with CAD Tachyarrhythmias Angina ADVERSE REACTIONS Palpitations; tachycardia; ventricular ectopy; hypertension Tremors; anxiety; headache Cerebral hemorrhage Nausea and vomiting Cardiac ischemia DRUG INTERACTIONS Antagonizes the effects of vasodilators, adrenergic blockers and anti-diabetic medications Inactivated by aminophylline, calcium chloride, diazepam, and sodium bicarbonate. PRECAUTIONS Use extreme caution in patients with history of CAD in non-arrest situations or in patients with arrhythmias. May increase myocardial oxygen demand. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Outcome of cardiac arrest is not affected by administering higher doses of epinephrine. In cases of refractory VFib, use maximum of 3 doses of epinephrine. Effective 6/1/18 Drug Index Epinephrine Replaces 9/1/16 EPINEPHRINE DOSING REGIMEN Adult o Cardiac arrest 1mg 1:10,000 IV/IO push every 3-5 minutes (preferred) May give down ET tube 2mg 1:1,000 diluted with 10ml normal saline o Anaphylaxis or Severe Asthma 0.3mg 1:1,000 IM lateral thigh 0.3 - 0.5mg 1:10,000 slow IV push for severe anaphylactic reactions with presence of anaphylactic shock 0.1 - 0.25 mg 1:10,000 slow IV push for severe asthma o Fluid-Refractory Hypotension/Shock OR symptomatic bradycardia resistant to Atropine and transcutaneous pacing 1 mg / 500 mL or 2 mg / 1000 mL 2-10 mcg/min IVPB See Epi Drip Label for further dosing calculations ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Pediatric o Cardiac arrest 0.01mg/kg (0.1ml/kg) 1:10,000 IV/IO push every 3-5 minutes May give down ET tube 0.1mg/kg (0.1ml/kg) 1:1,000 diluted with 2ml normal saline o Anaphylaxis/Bronchospasm 0.01mg/kg 1:1,000 IM o Upper Airway (croup) or bronchiolitis Epi 1:1000 0.5mg/kg MAX 5 mg/ml via nebulizer o Newborn resuscitation (pulseless or heart rate less than 60 despite CPR) 0.01 -0.03 mg/kg (0.1ml/kg) 1:10,000 IV/IO push every 3-5 minutes PROTOCOL LOCATION Allergic Reaction & Anaphylactic Shock Cardiac Arrest Childbirth & OB Emergencies – Newborn Resuscitation Dysrhythmias EPI DRIP LABEL Respiratory Emergencies – Pediatric Airway Obstruction and Wheezing Sepsis Shock Effective 6/1/18 Drug Index Epinephrine Replaces 9/1/16 Effective 6/1/18 Drug Index Epinephrine Replaces 9/1/16 .