Difference between revisions of "MEDICATION-ADENOSINE"

Latest revision as of 11:31, 1 January 2023

SUMMARY

1. Depresses conduction through the AV node.
2. In paroxysmal SVT it can interrupt re-entry circuits involving AV nodes and restore normal sinus rhythm.
3. Indication: SVT.

SE
4. CVS: facial flushing, headache, hypotension, transient asystole.
5. Respiratory: dyspnoea, hyperventilation.
6. CNS: giddiness, blurring of vision.
7. GIT: metallic taste, tightness in the throat.

DOSAGE
8. 3mg - 6mg - 12mg boluses up to 2min apart.

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-<div>1. Depresses conduction through the AV node.<div>2. In paroxysmal SVT it can interrupt re-entry circuits involving AV nodes and restore normal sinus rhythm.</div><div>3. Indication: SVT.</div><div><br></div><div>SE</div><div>4. CVS: facial flushing, headache, hypotension, transient asystole.</div><div>5. Respiratory: dyspnoea, hyperventilation.</div><div>6. CNS: giddiness, blurring of vision.</div><div>7. GIT: metallic taste, tightness in the throat.</div><div><br></div><div>DOSAGE </div><div>8. 3mg - 6mg - 12mg boluses up to 2min apart.</div>
+===== [[Summary Article|'''SUMMARY''']] =====
+. Depresses conduction through the AV node.
+<br/>2. In paroxysmal SVT it can interrupt re-entry circuits involving AV nodes and restore normal sinus rhythm.
-==Reference(s)==
+<br/>3. Indication: SVT.
-Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council.
+<br/>
-<br/>American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.
+<br/>SE
+<br/>4. CVS: facial flushing, headache, hypotension, transient asystole.
+<br/>5. Respiratory: dyspnoea, hyperventilation.
+<br/>6. CNS: giddiness, blurring of vision.
+<br/>7. GIT: metallic taste, tightness in the throat.
+<br/>
+<br/>DOSAGE
+<br/>8. 3mg - 6mg - 12mg boluses up to 2min apart.
 [[Category:Medication]]
 [[Category:Advanced Life Support]]