2015 Trumbull Memorial Hospital Demo

Epinephrine 1:1,000

Epinephrine 1:1,000

Action

Onset

Sympathomimetic

< 5 minutes

Indications Anaphylaxis Severe Asthma Attack

Adult Dose 0.3mg Epi 1:1,000 IM

Pediatric Dose 0.01 mg/kg Epi 1:1,000 IM Maximum single dose 0.3mg IM

Contraindications Known hypersensitivity

Adverse Reactions Cardiac: arrhythmias, hypertension, angina Other: Cerebral hemorrhage, hemiplegia, subarachnoid hemorrhage

Precautions Protect from light. Do not use if discolored or contains precipitate.

Considerations Use IM only. Never administer Epi 1:1,000 intravenously or via intraosseous devices under any circumstances.

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EMR

EMT

AEMT

Paramedic

Extended