This document lists emergency medications used to treat shock, cardiac arrest, and anaphylaxis and provides key information about each. It describes dobutamine, dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine's effects on receptors and vascular systems as well as risks of extravasation and tissue necrosis. Nursing considerations are outlined for monitoring vital signs, urine output, and rebound effects. Phenylephrine is noted as a potent vasoconstrictor for hypotension. Common side effects include headache, palpitations, and blood pressure changes.
This document lists emergency medications used to treat shock, cardiac arrest, and anaphylaxis and provides key information about each. It describes dobutamine, dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine's effects on receptors and vascular systems as well as risks of extravasation and tissue necrosis. Nursing considerations are outlined for monitoring vital signs, urine output, and rebound effects. Phenylephrine is noted as a potent vasoconstrictor for hypotension. Common side effects include headache, palpitations, and blood pressure changes.
This document lists emergency medications used to treat shock, cardiac arrest, and anaphylaxis and provides key information about each. It describes dobutamine, dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine's effects on receptors and vascular systems as well as risks of extravasation and tissue necrosis. Nursing considerations are outlined for monitoring vital signs, urine output, and rebound effects. Phenylephrine is noted as a potent vasoconstrictor for hypotension. Common side effects include headache, palpitations, and blood pressure changes.
incompatible with most meds, use separate line (preferably central line or large IV cath) 2. dopamine high dose vasoconstrictor dilates renal and coronary arteries 3. epinephrine stimulates alpha and beta adrenergic receptors LOCAL NECROSIS OF SKIN TISSYE 4. Norepinephrine strong vasoconstrictor to increase BP and CO reflex brady may occur EXTRAVASATION AND TISSUE NECROSIS 5. nursing considerations for ALL monitor VS & urine output monitor for serious rebound effects 6. phenylephrine potent alpha 1 agonist to treat severe hypotension TISSUE EXTRAVASTION AND NECROSIS 7. side effects of emergency meds headache palpitations blood pressure changes *** TISSUE NECROSIS