Adrenaline Hydrochloride Injection



 
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Adrenaline Hydrochloride Injection - Basic Information

 

Adrenaline Hydrochloride Injection - Indication of :
Initial dose in the case of a cardiac arrest should be 1mg (that is 10mL of 1: 10,000) intravenously. This should be injected more slowly in elderly patients as they are more susceptible to the effects of adrenaline. The preferred route is via a central venous catheter. This dose (1mg) can be administered 3-5 minutely throughout cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Children should receive 0.1mL/kg (0.01mg/kg) repeated 5 minutely as required To maintian blood pressure after the return of a spontaneous pulse, bolus doses or continuous infusions may be useful.

Adrenaline Hydrochloride Injection - Details

GN: Adrenaline hydrochloride

Con: Hyperthyroidism

Cla: Nerve blocks (Regional anaesthesia)