Epinephrine

Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

ADRENERGICS

Epinephrine (ADRENALINE) / Sympathomimetic

DESCRIPTION

• A potent alpha and beta stimulant. It increases the electrical activity of the heart through its beta activities.

INDICATIONS

• Ventricular Fibrillation/Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia, Asystole, PEA, Acute Asthma, Allergic Reaction/Anaphylactic Shock.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• None in the patient who needs aggressive resuscitation.

PRECAUTIONS

• It should be protected from light and should not be infused with alkaline solutions, such as Sodium Bicarbonate, since they will deactivate Epinephrine.
• The medication's actions are of short duration.

DOSAGE

• Refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosages.
• Refer to Handtevy System for pediatric dosages.