Epinephrine (Nebulization) Clinical Intervention Protocol

Vocabulary flashcards covering the conditions, contraindications, dosage, and pharmacokinetics of nebulized epinephrine for primary care paramedics.

Epinephrine (nebulization) primary indication

Laryngeal dyspnea with stridor in patients $\ge 3$ months old with respiratory distress or respiratory failure.

Epinephrine (nebulization) contraindications

Upper airway obstruction by a foreign body (OVRS par un CE) and tachycardia > 150 in adults.

Epinephrine (nebulization) presentation

Ampule of $1\,\text{mg/ml}$ ($1 : 1000$).

Epinephrine (nebulization) dosage ($\ge 3$ months)

A dose of $5\,\text{mg}$ ($5\,\text{ml}$) with no repetitions allowed.

Epinephrine side effects

Nervousness, tremor, anxiety, dizziness, headache, paleness, tachycardia, palpitations, HTA, nausea, vomiting, and hyperglycemia.

Epinephrine (nebulization) preparation rules

Do not dilute or combine with other nebulized molecules.

Epinephrine administration priority

Always prioritize intramusclar (IM) administration over nebulization in cases of anaphylaxis and laryngeal dyspnea.

Epinephrine pharmacological class

Sympathomimetic amine.

Epinephrine (IM) onset of action

$1\,\text{minute}$.

Epinephrine elimination

Renal.