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8.3: Epinephrine (1-1,000)

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    Class:  Sympathomimetic

    Me. Mechanism of Action:  Epinephrine stimulates alpha-1 (α-1) (heart) and beta1 and beta 2 (β-1 and β-2) (lungs) receptors.  Because of these effects the drug causes: peripheral vasoconstriction (α); increased heart rate, contraction force (β1); and bronchodilation (β2). Inhibits mast cell degranulation (immune system response)

    Onset: 6-15 minutes IM

    Indications: Anaphylaxis

    Contraindications: None when used in emergency situations

    Side Effects: Increased myocardial oxygen demand, ischemia, tachydysrhythmias, and anxiety

    Dosage: 0.3 mg IM (1:1000) repeated as needed
     

    IM Injection Skill Verification Table

    Epinephrine

    1 – Autoinjector

    2 Autoinjector

    3 Autoinjector

    4 Autoinjector (instructor)

    5 IM Injection (instructor)

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