Keywords: text indoor writing Adrenaline and epinephrine are the same thing. This will given in an infusion, as giving a bolus dose of adrenaline can cause ventricular fibrillation which is a form of cardiac arrest. For anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction), it should normally be given by intramuscular injection, probably starting with 0.5 mg as a adult dose. Adrenaline and epinephrine are the same thing. This will given in an infusion, as giving a bolus dose of adrenaline can cause ventricular fibrillation which is a form of cardiac arrest. For anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction), it should normally be given by intramuscular injection, probably starting with 0.5 mg as a adult dose. |