Generally the dose of adrenaline also known as epinephrine in cardiac arrest is 1mg of the 1:10000 concentration every 3-5 minutes while the arrest continues. Other drugs are used but are more dependant on the type of arrest.
The AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support guidelines recommend 40units of vasopressin IV to replace the first or second dose of epinephrine for non-perfusing rhythms (VF, VT, Asystole)
For pulseless ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation not responsive to defibrillation or PEA/asystole, the adult dose of epinephrine is 1mg of a 1:10000 dilution intravenously every 5 minutes until resolution of arrest or termination of efforts.
For children with the same conditions, the dose is 0.01mg/kg or 0.1ml/kg of 1:10000 dilution every 5 minutes to the same end points.
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ACLS protocols allow for the use of vasopressin instead of the first does of epinephrine in the v-fib/pulseless v-tach algorithms. If vasopressin is used, no epinephrine is given for 10 minutes following the administration of vasopressin. After that 10 minutes, epinephrine is given every 5 minutes, as per the usual algorithm.
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The scientific name for Cardiac Arrest is "cardiopulmonary arrest" or "sudden cardiac arrest." It is a sudden loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness.
They will use CPR and possibly use a defibrilator. They can also use drugs such as epinephrine and clot busting drugs.
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Yes, cats can suffer from cardiac arrest.
Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone of any age.
Cardiac Arrest is when there is tremendous heart failure. (Heart Attack)
Epinephrine CANNOT be given IV push--unless you want to put your patient into severe tachycardia and risk of cardiac arrest! That's why Epi pens are injected into the thigh. Hospital use can use alternate delivery methods, but not IV push.