MEDICATION-ADENOSINE
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SUMMARY ARTICLE
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.
Reference(s)
Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council.
American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.
