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Adenosine

Adenosine
Item
Type Antiarrhythmic Medication
Category Medication
Action Access
Torso
Arms
Legs
Use Count Single-use
Weight 0.01kg | 0.02lb
Vial
Vial Size 4ml
Vial Contents 12mg
Vial Concentration 3mg/ml
Medication
Route(s) of administration IV Only
Dose Range 6mg
Medication Effects
Onset <1m
Peak ~25s
Duration <2m
HR | BP | RR - - - | N/A | N/A
Pain Relief None
Nausea None
Technical
Classname ACM_Vial_Adenosine

Adenosine is a medication used to treat certain cardiac arrhythmias.

Function

Adenosine is used in the case of Supraventricular Tachycardia, pushed adenosine will chemically stop the heart in an attempt to convert the rhythm.

Adenosine is administered intravenously with a quick onset, very short peak and short duration.

Adenosine has no effect if administered intramuscularly.

Usage

The Use Syringe action is available on the Torso and Limbs in the Medication Tab

The Push Adenosine action is available on the Torso and Limbs in the Medication Tab

Medications require a Syringe to be able to be drawn and administered.

IV access is achieved with IV Catheters or IO devices.

Dosing

6mg IV

Effects

  • Heart Rate: - - -
  • Blood Pressure: N/A
  • Respiration Rate: N/A

Potential Complications

  • Cardiac Arrest

Indications

  • N/A

Contraindications

  • N/A

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