Adrenaline, Aspirin, Dexamethasone and Droperidol

Identify two indications that you should administer adrenaline (epinephrine)?

• Cardiac arrest

• Acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema

• Suspected ACS

• Bradycardia with poor perfusion

Identify three indications that you should administer adrenaline.

• Induction for Rapid Sequence Intubation

• Anaphylaxis

• Shock unresponsive to adequate fluid resuscitation

• Severe life-threatening bronchospasm or silent chest

There are no contraindications when it comes to the administration of adrenaline.

• True

• False

Identify two precautions to consider for the administration of adrenaline.

• Hypertension

• Pregnancy

• Concurrent MAOI therapy

• Concurrent anticoagulant therapy (e.g. warfarin)

Identify two precautions to consider for the administration of adrenaline.

• Possible aortic aneurysm or any other condition that may require surgery

• History of GI bleeding or peptic ulcers

• Hypovolaemic shock

• Quetiapine toxicity

Identify the presentation of adrenaline (epinephrine): (a)   , 1 mg/1 ml (1:1,000)

Identify the two indications that you should administer aspirin.

• Croup

• Suspected ACS

• Acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema

• Bradycardia with poor perfusion

The following is a contraindication for Aspirin: (a)   AND/OR Adverse Drug Reaction to aspirin OR any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Identify three other contraindications to the administration of aspirin.

• Bleeding OR clotting disorders (e.g. haemophilia)

• Patients over 18 years of age

• Current GI bleeding OR peptic ulcers

• Patients less than 18 years of age

Identify two precautions to consider for the administration of aspirin.

• Possible aortic aneurysm or any other condition that may require surgery

• History of GI bleeding or peptic ulcers

• Hypovolaemic shock

• Quetiapine toxicity