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02/23/2014

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Term

 

Class of

 

Adenosine 

Definition

 

Anti-dysrhythmic 

 

 

Endogenous Nucleotide

Term

 

Site of action for

 

Adenosine

Definition

Slows Tachy rhythms associated with the 

AV node via modulation of the autonomic N.S.

&

Slows conduction through the AV node and blocks re-entry pathways through the AV node

Term

Adenosine 

 

Onset & Half-life

Definition

 

Onset = 30 seconds

 

Half-life = 10 seconds

Term

Action of

 

Adenosine

Definition

-Slows tachycardia associated with the AV node

 

-Slows conduction through the AV node

 

-Blocks re-entry pathways through the AV node

Term

Indications for 

 

Adenosine

 

Definition

-SVT (refractory to vagal maneuvers) 

 

-Stable monomorphic wide complex tachycardias

(that could be atrial in origin)

Term

Contraindications of

 

Adenosine

Definition

- Known A-Fib

- 2nd of 3rd degree heart blocks

- sick sinus syndrome

- known hypersensitivity

- Prego ( c )

- Regular wide complex tachy's

Term

Preparation of

 

Adenosine

Definition

 

6mg / 2mL

 

vial

Term

Adult dose for:

 

Adenosine

Definition

 

6 mg rapid IV push followed by 20 cc flush

(and elevate extremity)

 

After 1-2 minutes - 12 mg (same RIVP, etc.)

Term

Pediatric dose for:

 

Adenosine

Definition

0.1 mg/kg (RIVP) - Max 6 mg 1st dose

 

If no effect after 1-2 minutes...

 

0.2 mg/kg - Max 12 mg single

 

Total max of 18 mg

Term

 

Notes for Adenosine

Definition

 

May cause refractory bronchospasms so use with caution in pt's with COPD and asthma

Term

 

Side effects for:

 

Adenosine

Definition

-Flushing

 

-Dyspnea

 

-Chest pain

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