Emergency and critical care

Description

• Commonly Used Injections:
  • Adrenaline/Epinephrine: 1 mg/ml for resuscitation in anaphylactic shock or cardiac arrest.
  • Atropine: 0.6 mg/ml for treating bradycardia.
  • Amiodarone: 150 mg/3ml for cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Vasopressors/Inotropes: Dopamine, Dobutamine, or Milrinone (200 $\mu$g/ml) for blood pressure and cardiac output management.
  • Sedatives/Anesthetics: Calmpose (diazepam) or other ICU-specific agents.
  • Respiratory/Metabolic Agents: Aminophylline, Lasix (furosemide), and Sodium Bicarbonate.
• Administration & Storage:
  • These injections are often administered as IV infusions, sometimes titrated based on hemodynamic responses (e.g., Milrinone 0.125-0.75 $\mu$g/kg/min).
  • They typically require storage between 
    

    C (36-46°F) to maintain effectiveness.

  • Many are critical for ICU, emergency department, and surgical settings.
• Usage: They are essential in cases of acute heart failure, severe infection (sepsis), and to prevent cardiovascular collapse.