This document discusses various inotropic agents used to increase the contractility of the heart. It describes the mechanisms and indications for commonly used inotropes including digitalis glycosides like digoxin, sympathomimetics like dopamine and dobutamine, and phosphodiesterase inhibitors like amrinone. It provides dosing guidelines and lists potential adverse effects and nursing considerations for each type of inotrope.
Noradrenaline is used to treat hypotension, bronchospasm, and cardiac arrest. It works by causing smooth muscle relaxation in the airways and contraction in the arterioles and increasing cardiac contractability. The document provides formulas for calculating infusion rates of various inotropes like noradrenaline, dopamine, dobutamine, and nitroglycerin based on desired dose, patient weight, and drug concentration. Potential adverse effects include hypertension, bradycardia, and arrhythmias. When administering inotropes, nurses must follow ten rights, continuously monitor blood pressure and ECG, and be aware of drug interactions and precautions.
Glycopyrrolate is a synthetic anticholinergic drug that is used to reduce salivary, tracheobronchial, and pharyngeal secretions and reduce gastric acid. It works by competitively blocking acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors, resulting in a parasympatholytic effect. Glycopyrrolate is available as an injection, tablets, and oral solution. It has a rapid onset of action of 1 minute when given intravenously but lasts only 7 hours. Glycopyrrolate is primarily excreted unchanged by the kidneys and liver. Common side effects include dry mouth, difficulty urinating, tachycardia, and drowsiness.
The document discusses various inotropic agents used to increase the force of cardiac muscle contractions including cardiac glycosides like digoxin, sympathomimetic drugs such as epinephrine, dopamine, and dobutamine, and phosphodiesterase inhibitors like amrinone. It provides details on the mechanisms of action, dosages, administration, and side effects of these different classes of inotropic drugs used to enhance cardiac contractility and output in patients with heart failure or shock.
This document provides an overview of dexmedetomidine, an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used for its sedative, analgesic, and sympatholytic properties. It discusses dexmedetomidine's mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, clinical uses, dosing, side effects and drug interactions. Dexmedetomidine is a selective alpha-2 receptor agonist that provides sedation and analgesia without respiratory depression. It has various uses for anesthesia, analgesia, and ICU sedation. Common side effects include hypertension, bradycardia and hypotension.
The document discusses magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), including its history, physiological role in the body, systemic effects on different systems, uses in various medical contexts, administration, and experience with its use in anesthesia and analgesia. Magnesium sulfate has cardiovascular, neurological, musculoskeletal, and respiratory effects. It can be used to treat hypomagnesaemia, arrhythmias, preeclampsia, and more. Intravenous administration should be slow and side effects include burning, drowsiness, weakness, and respiratory issues in high doses. Magnesium sulfate may enhance the effects of anesthetics, muscle relaxants, and analgesics when used perioperatively.
Thiopentone (also known as thiopental sodium) is a short-acting barbiturate used for inducing anesthesia. It works by enhancing the effects of the neurotransmitter GABA at GABAA receptors in the brain, which increases chloride conductance and inhibits neuronal activity. Thiopentone is administered intravenously as a 2.5% solution for induction of anesthesia in adults and children. Common side effects include respiratory depression, hypotension, and pain or tissue damage if accidentally injected into an artery. Proper dosage depends on factors like age, weight, and medical history. Thiopentone is metabolized in the liver and redistributes rapidly from the brain after administration, which allows for quick awakening.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a disorder where blood pressure is consistently above 140/90 mmHg. It can be caused by unknown factors (essential hypertension) or other diseases (secondary hypertension). Untreated hypertension can damage blood vessels and organs over time.
The document discusses various types of medications used to treat hypertension, including diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, and alpha blockers. It provides details on specific drugs, their mechanisms of action, effects, uses, and potential side effects in the treatment of hypertension.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that regulates cardiac, vascular and endocrine function. It was discovered in 1958 that dopamine acts as a neurotransmitter in addition to being a precursor for norepinephrine. Dopamine acts through D1 and D2 receptors in areas like the striatum, limbic system, thalamus and hypothalamus. At low doses, it increases blood flow and sodium excretion. At intermediate doses, it increases heart rate and contractility. At high doses, it causes vasoconstriction. Dopamine is used to treat cardiogenic and septic shock, and to prevent or reverse acute renal failure.
Noradrenaline is used to treat hypotension, bronchospasm, and cardiac arrest. It works by causing smooth muscle relaxation in the airways and contraction in the arterioles and increasing cardiac contractability. The document provides formulas for calculating infusion rates of various inotropes like noradrenaline, dopamine, dobutamine, and nitroglycerin based on desired dose, patient weight, and drug concentration. Potential adverse effects include hypertension, bradycardia, and arrhythmias. When administering inotropes, nurses must follow ten rights, continuously monitor blood pressure and ECG, and be aware of drug interactions and precautions.
Glycopyrrolate is a synthetic anticholinergic drug that is used to reduce salivary, tracheobronchial, and pharyngeal secretions and reduce gastric acid. It works by competitively blocking acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors, resulting in a parasympatholytic effect. Glycopyrrolate is available as an injection, tablets, and oral solution. It has a rapid onset of action of 1 minute when given intravenously but lasts only 7 hours. Glycopyrrolate is primarily excreted unchanged by the kidneys and liver. Common side effects include dry mouth, difficulty urinating, tachycardia, and drowsiness.
The document discusses various inotropic agents used to increase the force of cardiac muscle contractions including cardiac glycosides like digoxin, sympathomimetic drugs such as epinephrine, dopamine, and dobutamine, and phosphodiesterase inhibitors like amrinone. It provides details on the mechanisms of action, dosages, administration, and side effects of these different classes of inotropic drugs used to enhance cardiac contractility and output in patients with heart failure or shock.
This document provides an overview of dexmedetomidine, an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used for its sedative, analgesic, and sympatholytic properties. It discusses dexmedetomidine's mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, clinical uses, dosing, side effects and drug interactions. Dexmedetomidine is a selective alpha-2 receptor agonist that provides sedation and analgesia without respiratory depression. It has various uses for anesthesia, analgesia, and ICU sedation. Common side effects include hypertension, bradycardia and hypotension.
The document discusses magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), including its history, physiological role in the body, systemic effects on different systems, uses in various medical contexts, administration, and experience with its use in anesthesia and analgesia. Magnesium sulfate has cardiovascular, neurological, musculoskeletal, and respiratory effects. It can be used to treat hypomagnesaemia, arrhythmias, preeclampsia, and more. Intravenous administration should be slow and side effects include burning, drowsiness, weakness, and respiratory issues in high doses. Magnesium sulfate may enhance the effects of anesthetics, muscle relaxants, and analgesics when used perioperatively.
Thiopentone (also known as thiopental sodium) is a short-acting barbiturate used for inducing anesthesia. It works by enhancing the effects of the neurotransmitter GABA at GABAA receptors in the brain, which increases chloride conductance and inhibits neuronal activity. Thiopentone is administered intravenously as a 2.5% solution for induction of anesthesia in adults and children. Common side effects include respiratory depression, hypotension, and pain or tissue damage if accidentally injected into an artery. Proper dosage depends on factors like age, weight, and medical history. Thiopentone is metabolized in the liver and redistributes rapidly from the brain after administration, which allows for quick awakening.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a disorder where blood pressure is consistently above 140/90 mmHg. It can be caused by unknown factors (essential hypertension) or other diseases (secondary hypertension). Untreated hypertension can damage blood vessels and organs over time.
The document discusses various types of medications used to treat hypertension, including diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, and alpha blockers. It provides details on specific drugs, their mechanisms of action, effects, uses, and potential side effects in the treatment of hypertension.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that regulates cardiac, vascular and endocrine function. It was discovered in 1958 that dopamine acts as a neurotransmitter in addition to being a precursor for norepinephrine. Dopamine acts through D1 and D2 receptors in areas like the striatum, limbic system, thalamus and hypothalamus. At low doses, it increases blood flow and sodium excretion. At intermediate doses, it increases heart rate and contractility. At high doses, it causes vasoconstriction. Dopamine is used to treat cardiogenic and septic shock, and to prevent or reverse acute renal failure.
Bicarbonate use in cardiac arrest and shockSCGH ED CME
This document discusses the use of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) in cardiac arrest and shock. It reviews guidelines from resuscitation councils which recommend against routine use of NaHCO3 in cardiac arrest, except for cases of hyperkalemia or tricyclic overdose. Studies have not found benefits to outcomes from NaHCO3 in cardiac arrest. NaHCO3 is also not recommended for high anion gap acidosis in shock, as it can worsen lactic acidosis. NaHCO3 may be useful for normal anion gap acidosis once the primary cause is corrected. The document concludes there is still a lack of strong evidence supporting NaHCO3 use in many emergency situations due
Dopamine and dobutamine are endogenous catecholamines used to increase cardiac output and blood pressure. Dopamine acts through dopamine, adrenergic, and beta receptors. At low doses it increases renal blood flow but at higher doses causes vasoconstriction. Dobutamine is a synthetic catecholamine that directly stimulates beta receptors, increasing contractility and output while causing vasodilation. Both are given by continuous IV infusion and used to treat shock, heart failure, and hypotension. Side effects include arrhythmias for dopamine and hypertension for both.
Adenosine has several clinical uses including treating supraventricular tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia. It works by slowing conduction in the atrioventricular node. Its effects are short-lasting due to rapid uptake and breakdown. It can cause side effects like flushing but these are brief. Adenosine is also being studied for uses in pain management when administered intrathecally and shows potential for treating neuropathic pain.
Efcorlin Inj is a glucocorticoid used to treat severe allergic reactions, arthritis, blood diseases, and skin diseases. It is categorized as pregnancy category C. Common dosages include 50 mg 6 times daily for adults and 30-50 mg 6 times daily for geriatric patients. It should be administered every 6 hours and has a half-life of 6-8 hours. Major drug interactions and adverse reactions include headaches, mood changes, and severe allergic reactions. Overdose symptoms are not typically life-threatening but can cause weight gain and muscle pain.
Thiopentone is an ultra short-acting barbiturate used for induction of anesthesia. It works by enhancing the effect of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA at GABAA receptors in the brain, causing sedation, hypnosis and general anesthesia. It has a rapid onset of 10-20 seconds when given intravenously and is redistributed and metabolized quickly, typically causing awakening within 5-15 minutes. Common uses include induction of anesthesia and treatment of increased intracranial pressure. Side effects are generally mild and related to its cardiovascular and respiratory depressant effects.
This document discusses inotropes, which are drugs that increase the force of myocardial contraction. It defines inotropes and discusses their physiological effects and classification. Various endogenous and exogenous inotropic agents are described in detail, including their mechanisms of action, indications, dosages, pharmacokinetics and side effects. Sympathomimetic drugs like epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine are discussed as conventional positive inotropic agents.
Patient positioning is a joint responsibility of the surgeon and anesthesiologist to balance surgical needs and risks to the patient. Key factors to consider include the procedure, patient characteristics, and physiological impacts of different positions. Common positions include supine, lateral, lithotomy and prone, each with benefits and risks requiring precautions like padding pressure points. The team must plan positioning prior to surgery based on these considerations.
Pulmonary edema is fluid accumulation in the lungs that impairs gas exchange and can cause respiratory failure. Cardiac failure occurs when the heart cannot maintain adequate cardiac output or can only do so with elevated filling pressure. Left ventricular failure can be systolic, with reduced contractility, or diastolic, with impaired relaxation. Common causes include coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, and valvular heart disease. Treatment involves oxygen, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, and management of triggers like infections, arrhythmias, and electrolyte imbalances.
This document summarizes various inotropic drugs used to increase cardiac contractility including cardiac glycosides like digoxin, catecholamines like dopamine and dobutamine, phosphodiesterase inhibitors like milrinone, and calcium sensitizers like levosimendan. It provides details on their mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, uses, dosages, and side effects. The document focuses on the inotropic and hemodynamic effects of these drugs and their roles in treating low cardiac output states and heart failure.
Vecuronium is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent used for intubation and muscle relaxation during anesthesia. It works by competitively binding to nicotinic cholinergic receptors at the neuromuscular junction, blocking the effects of acetylcholine without any depolarizing effects. Vecuronium has an onset of action of about 1 minute after intravenous administration and a duration of action of 30-60 minutes, making it suitable for intubation and maintenance of paralysis. It is metabolized in the liver and excreted in both urine and bile. Common side effects are rare but may include bronchospasm or changes in heart rate or blood pressure.
Dobutamine is a positive inotropic drug that acts directly on cardiac beta-1 receptors to increase myocardial contractility and enhance stroke volume, resulting in increased cardiac output and decreased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure within 1-2 minutes. Common adverse reactions include nausea, headache, respiratory distress, angina, palpitations, tachycardia, hypertension and ventricular ectopic beats. Dobutamine is contraindicated in atrial fibrillation, ventricular arrhythmias and phaeochromocytoma.
The document summarizes the anatomy and blood supply of the liver and how anesthetic drugs can affect liver function. It describes the lobes, ligaments, vascularization including the portal triad, and histology of the liver. It then discusses factors that can increase or decrease hepatic blood flow and the effects of various anesthetic drugs on liver function and blood flow, such as halothane potentially causing hepatitis, propofol increasing blood flow, and opioids having little effect if blood flow is maintained.
The document discusses patient positioning considerations for anesthesia. It notes that positioning is a joint responsibility of the surgeon and anesthesiologist to balance surgical needs with risks to the patient. Key positions discussed include supine, lateral, prone, lithotomy, and variations like Trendelenburg. Physiological concerns for each position are outlined such as effects on circulation, pulmonary function, and nerve injuries. Proper padding and stabilization are emphasized to prevent pressure injuries.
The document discusses sedation, analgesia, and paralysis in the ICU. It describes the goals of sedation as patient comfort while allowing interaction. The challenges include assessing sedation and altered drug pharmacology. An ideal sedation agent would have rapid onset and offset and lack respiratory depression. Monitoring scales like the Richmond Agitation Scale are used to standardize treatment. Dexmedetomidine, propofol, opioids and paralytics may be used. The optimal sedation approach balances adequate treatment while avoiding oversedation risks.
This document provides information on the loop diuretic furosemide, including its chemical and pharmacological classification, dosing, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, indications, adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions. Furosemide is a loop diuretic that works by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the loop of Henle, promoting increased excretion of sodium, chloride, potassium, and water. It is indicated for conditions like edema, hypertension, and hyperkalemia. Adverse effects include ototoxicity and electrolyte disturbances. It can interact with other diuretics or drugs that affect electrolyte levels.
Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic drug that is effective for treating atrial fibrillation and flutter as well as ventricular arrhythmias. It works by blocking potassium channels, sodium channels, and adrenergic receptors. Amiodarone has a large volume of distribution, long half-life, and is associated with various adverse effects involving the heart, thyroid, lungs, skin and other organs. It can cause interactions with many other drugs due to its effects on hepatic enzymes and drug transporters.
Noradrenaline acts as a neurotransmitter between sympathetic postganglionic nerves and the organs they innervate. When an action potential reaches the nerve terminal, noradrenaline is released into the synaptic cleft and binds to alpha adrenoreceptors on nearby cells. This causes vasoconstriction and increases both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, raising mean arterial pressure. Noradrenaline interacts with various other drugs and medications and can cause side effects like anxiety, dizziness, and tremors. It should be used cautiously in patients with certain medical conditions.
Midazolam is a benzodiazepine used for sedation during medical procedures. It works by binding to GABA receptors in the central nervous system to produce sedative effects. Midazolam can be administered intravenously, intramuscularly, orally, nasally, or rectally. It has a fast onset of action of 1-5 minutes when given intravenously. Midazolam is metabolized in the liver and has a short elimination half-life of 1-4 hours. It is used for pre-operative sedation, intravenous sedation during procedures, and for inducing anesthesia. Nursing considerations include monitoring for respiratory depression and adjusting the dose based on the individual patient.
This document discusses defibrillation and cardioversion. It defines defibrillation as treatment for life-threatening arrhythmias without a pulse using electrical shock, while cardioversion aims to convert arrhythmias to normal rhythm with or without a pulse. Both use electrical energy to allow normal sinus rhythm. Defibrillation is for immediate use in ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, while cardioversion may be used for unstable or failed chemical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia with a pulse. The document reviews the history of defibrillation and types of defibrillators, and provides guidance on defibrillation and cardioversion procedures and considerations.
The document discusses various inotropic agents used to increase the force of cardiac muscle contractions. It describes three main classes of inotropes - cardiac glycosides like digoxin, sympathomimetics like dopamine and dobutamine, and phosphodiesterase inhibitors like amrinone. For each drug, it provides details on mechanisms of action, dosages, administration, indications, contraindications, side effects and nursing considerations. The document provides an in-depth review of inotropic drugs used clinically to enhance cardiac contractility and output.
The document provides information on several emergency drugs, including atropine, adrenaline, noradrenaline, and dopamine hydrochloride. It describes the purpose of emergency drugs as providing initial treatment for life-threatening illnesses and injuries to control symptoms and save lives. For each drug, it outlines the description, mechanism of action, indications and dosing, interactions, contraindications, adverse effects, and nursing considerations to closely monitor patients and vital signs when administering these powerful medications.
Bicarbonate use in cardiac arrest and shockSCGH ED CME
This document discusses the use of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) in cardiac arrest and shock. It reviews guidelines from resuscitation councils which recommend against routine use of NaHCO3 in cardiac arrest, except for cases of hyperkalemia or tricyclic overdose. Studies have not found benefits to outcomes from NaHCO3 in cardiac arrest. NaHCO3 is also not recommended for high anion gap acidosis in shock, as it can worsen lactic acidosis. NaHCO3 may be useful for normal anion gap acidosis once the primary cause is corrected. The document concludes there is still a lack of strong evidence supporting NaHCO3 use in many emergency situations due
Dopamine and dobutamine are endogenous catecholamines used to increase cardiac output and blood pressure. Dopamine acts through dopamine, adrenergic, and beta receptors. At low doses it increases renal blood flow but at higher doses causes vasoconstriction. Dobutamine is a synthetic catecholamine that directly stimulates beta receptors, increasing contractility and output while causing vasodilation. Both are given by continuous IV infusion and used to treat shock, heart failure, and hypotension. Side effects include arrhythmias for dopamine and hypertension for both.
Adenosine has several clinical uses including treating supraventricular tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia. It works by slowing conduction in the atrioventricular node. Its effects are short-lasting due to rapid uptake and breakdown. It can cause side effects like flushing but these are brief. Adenosine is also being studied for uses in pain management when administered intrathecally and shows potential for treating neuropathic pain.
Efcorlin Inj is a glucocorticoid used to treat severe allergic reactions, arthritis, blood diseases, and skin diseases. It is categorized as pregnancy category C. Common dosages include 50 mg 6 times daily for adults and 30-50 mg 6 times daily for geriatric patients. It should be administered every 6 hours and has a half-life of 6-8 hours. Major drug interactions and adverse reactions include headaches, mood changes, and severe allergic reactions. Overdose symptoms are not typically life-threatening but can cause weight gain and muscle pain.
Thiopentone is an ultra short-acting barbiturate used for induction of anesthesia. It works by enhancing the effect of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA at GABAA receptors in the brain, causing sedation, hypnosis and general anesthesia. It has a rapid onset of 10-20 seconds when given intravenously and is redistributed and metabolized quickly, typically causing awakening within 5-15 minutes. Common uses include induction of anesthesia and treatment of increased intracranial pressure. Side effects are generally mild and related to its cardiovascular and respiratory depressant effects.
This document discusses inotropes, which are drugs that increase the force of myocardial contraction. It defines inotropes and discusses their physiological effects and classification. Various endogenous and exogenous inotropic agents are described in detail, including their mechanisms of action, indications, dosages, pharmacokinetics and side effects. Sympathomimetic drugs like epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine are discussed as conventional positive inotropic agents.
Patient positioning is a joint responsibility of the surgeon and anesthesiologist to balance surgical needs and risks to the patient. Key factors to consider include the procedure, patient characteristics, and physiological impacts of different positions. Common positions include supine, lateral, lithotomy and prone, each with benefits and risks requiring precautions like padding pressure points. The team must plan positioning prior to surgery based on these considerations.
Pulmonary edema is fluid accumulation in the lungs that impairs gas exchange and can cause respiratory failure. Cardiac failure occurs when the heart cannot maintain adequate cardiac output or can only do so with elevated filling pressure. Left ventricular failure can be systolic, with reduced contractility, or diastolic, with impaired relaxation. Common causes include coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, and valvular heart disease. Treatment involves oxygen, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, and management of triggers like infections, arrhythmias, and electrolyte imbalances.
This document summarizes various inotropic drugs used to increase cardiac contractility including cardiac glycosides like digoxin, catecholamines like dopamine and dobutamine, phosphodiesterase inhibitors like milrinone, and calcium sensitizers like levosimendan. It provides details on their mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, uses, dosages, and side effects. The document focuses on the inotropic and hemodynamic effects of these drugs and their roles in treating low cardiac output states and heart failure.
Vecuronium is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent used for intubation and muscle relaxation during anesthesia. It works by competitively binding to nicotinic cholinergic receptors at the neuromuscular junction, blocking the effects of acetylcholine without any depolarizing effects. Vecuronium has an onset of action of about 1 minute after intravenous administration and a duration of action of 30-60 minutes, making it suitable for intubation and maintenance of paralysis. It is metabolized in the liver and excreted in both urine and bile. Common side effects are rare but may include bronchospasm or changes in heart rate or blood pressure.
Dobutamine is a positive inotropic drug that acts directly on cardiac beta-1 receptors to increase myocardial contractility and enhance stroke volume, resulting in increased cardiac output and decreased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure within 1-2 minutes. Common adverse reactions include nausea, headache, respiratory distress, angina, palpitations, tachycardia, hypertension and ventricular ectopic beats. Dobutamine is contraindicated in atrial fibrillation, ventricular arrhythmias and phaeochromocytoma.
The document summarizes the anatomy and blood supply of the liver and how anesthetic drugs can affect liver function. It describes the lobes, ligaments, vascularization including the portal triad, and histology of the liver. It then discusses factors that can increase or decrease hepatic blood flow and the effects of various anesthetic drugs on liver function and blood flow, such as halothane potentially causing hepatitis, propofol increasing blood flow, and opioids having little effect if blood flow is maintained.
The document discusses patient positioning considerations for anesthesia. It notes that positioning is a joint responsibility of the surgeon and anesthesiologist to balance surgical needs with risks to the patient. Key positions discussed include supine, lateral, prone, lithotomy, and variations like Trendelenburg. Physiological concerns for each position are outlined such as effects on circulation, pulmonary function, and nerve injuries. Proper padding and stabilization are emphasized to prevent pressure injuries.
The document discusses sedation, analgesia, and paralysis in the ICU. It describes the goals of sedation as patient comfort while allowing interaction. The challenges include assessing sedation and altered drug pharmacology. An ideal sedation agent would have rapid onset and offset and lack respiratory depression. Monitoring scales like the Richmond Agitation Scale are used to standardize treatment. Dexmedetomidine, propofol, opioids and paralytics may be used. The optimal sedation approach balances adequate treatment while avoiding oversedation risks.
This document provides information on the loop diuretic furosemide, including its chemical and pharmacological classification, dosing, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, indications, adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions. Furosemide is a loop diuretic that works by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the loop of Henle, promoting increased excretion of sodium, chloride, potassium, and water. It is indicated for conditions like edema, hypertension, and hyperkalemia. Adverse effects include ototoxicity and electrolyte disturbances. It can interact with other diuretics or drugs that affect electrolyte levels.
Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic drug that is effective for treating atrial fibrillation and flutter as well as ventricular arrhythmias. It works by blocking potassium channels, sodium channels, and adrenergic receptors. Amiodarone has a large volume of distribution, long half-life, and is associated with various adverse effects involving the heart, thyroid, lungs, skin and other organs. It can cause interactions with many other drugs due to its effects on hepatic enzymes and drug transporters.
Noradrenaline acts as a neurotransmitter between sympathetic postganglionic nerves and the organs they innervate. When an action potential reaches the nerve terminal, noradrenaline is released into the synaptic cleft and binds to alpha adrenoreceptors on nearby cells. This causes vasoconstriction and increases both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, raising mean arterial pressure. Noradrenaline interacts with various other drugs and medications and can cause side effects like anxiety, dizziness, and tremors. It should be used cautiously in patients with certain medical conditions.
Midazolam is a benzodiazepine used for sedation during medical procedures. It works by binding to GABA receptors in the central nervous system to produce sedative effects. Midazolam can be administered intravenously, intramuscularly, orally, nasally, or rectally. It has a fast onset of action of 1-5 minutes when given intravenously. Midazolam is metabolized in the liver and has a short elimination half-life of 1-4 hours. It is used for pre-operative sedation, intravenous sedation during procedures, and for inducing anesthesia. Nursing considerations include monitoring for respiratory depression and adjusting the dose based on the individual patient.
This document discusses defibrillation and cardioversion. It defines defibrillation as treatment for life-threatening arrhythmias without a pulse using electrical shock, while cardioversion aims to convert arrhythmias to normal rhythm with or without a pulse. Both use electrical energy to allow normal sinus rhythm. Defibrillation is for immediate use in ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, while cardioversion may be used for unstable or failed chemical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia with a pulse. The document reviews the history of defibrillation and types of defibrillators, and provides guidance on defibrillation and cardioversion procedures and considerations.
The document discusses various inotropic agents used to increase the force of cardiac muscle contractions. It describes three main classes of inotropes - cardiac glycosides like digoxin, sympathomimetics like dopamine and dobutamine, and phosphodiesterase inhibitors like amrinone. For each drug, it provides details on mechanisms of action, dosages, administration, indications, contraindications, side effects and nursing considerations. The document provides an in-depth review of inotropic drugs used clinically to enhance cardiac contractility and output.
The document provides information on several emergency drugs, including atropine, adrenaline, noradrenaline, and dopamine hydrochloride. It describes the purpose of emergency drugs as providing initial treatment for life-threatening illnesses and injuries to control symptoms and save lives. For each drug, it outlines the description, mechanism of action, indications and dosing, interactions, contraindications, adverse effects, and nursing considerations to closely monitor patients and vital signs when administering these powerful medications.
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An inotrope is an agent that alters the force or energy of muscular contractions. Negatively inotropic agents weaken the force of muscular contractions. Positively inotropic agents increase the strength of muscular contraction.
This document provides an overview of adrenergic drugs. It begins by discussing the endogenous catecholamines - norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine - and their effects. It then classifies adrenergic receptors and describes the response of effector organs. The document proceeds to classify and describe the mechanisms and effects of various adrenergic drugs, including direct-acting, indirect-acting, and mixed sympathomemetics. It discusses individual drugs like epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, isoproterenol, and clonidine. The document provides a detailed but technical summary of adrenergic pharmacology.
The document discusses adrenergic and anti-adrenergic drugs. It describes the sympathetic nervous system which uses norepinephrine and epinephrine as neurotransmitters. Adrenergic drugs can work directly on receptors or indirectly by increasing neurotransmitter levels. Examples provided include epinephrine, phenylephrine, isoproterenol. Anti-adrenergic drugs block receptor responses and include alpha blockers like prazosin and terazosin as well as beta blockers like propranolol. Specific drug mechanisms, effects, indications and side effects are outlined for various adrenergic and anti-adrenergic medications.
The document discusses adrenergic and anti-adrenergic drugs. It describes the sympathetic nervous system which uses norepinephrine as a neurotransmitter. Adrenergic drugs can work directly on receptors, indirectly by stimulating norepinephrine release, or through a mixed action. They are used for conditions like shock and hypertension. Anti-adrenergic drugs block sympathetic effects and include alpha blockers, alpha-2 agonists, and beta blockers. Specific drugs like epinephrine, clonidine, and propranolol are discussed along with their mechanisms and indications.
The document discusses adrenergic and anti-adrenergic drugs. It describes the sympathetic nervous system which uses norepinephrine as a neurotransmitter. Adrenergic drugs can work directly on receptors, indirectly by increasing norepinephrine release, or through a mixed mechanism. Examples provided are epinephrine, phenylephrine, and ephedrine. Anti-adrenergic drugs block sympathetic effects and are divided into alpha and beta blockers such as prazosin, propranolol, and labetalol. Specific indications, mechanisms of action, and considerations for use are described for various adrenergic and anti-adrenergic drugs.
New product dedisions provide a dear path to the business. New product development
astep by step process. A Complete idea is required behind new product.
1 1deal Generation: The development of a product starts with the concept and idea.
The remaining process is depending on that idea.
2 Screening of Idea: This step is cruial to ensure that unsuitable ideas, for whatever
reason, are rejected as soon as possible. Ideas need to be considered objectively,
ideally by a group or committee.
3. Concept Development and Testing: After having an idea, next is the sreening
stage. The idea should now convert into concept. It has depth information which can
be visualizing by the consumer.
4. Anaysis of business: After finalization of concept, a business case needs to be kept
algTStogether to consider whether the new service /product will be gainful.
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6. Test Marketing: Market testing (test marketing or) is different to consumer testing.
in that it introduces the product that follows proposed plan of marketing.
od7. Commercialization: When the concept has been tested and developed, final
0decisions are required to move the product to its introduction into the market.
8. Launch: A detailed plan of launch is required for this step. This is the important
stage for success of a product
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business. Innovative approaches and new products can put an organization on proper
pathway and to make a big success if appropriately analyzed and executed. Make it simpler
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Analyzing existing service and product portfolio frequently.
Knowing the position of functions of business, projects of departments and
initiatives.
Understanding the distribution of funds and assessing efficiency.
Having understanding of market for new opportunities and possible competition.
2.B PRODUCT BRANDING, PACKAGING AND LABELLING DECİSIONs
2.8.1 Branding
Branding has its existence from ancient era. According to Nilson (2000), the first example
of branding is found in the oil lamps' manufacture on the Greek islands thousands of years
back. Brand elements are name, sign, term, symbol, design or distinguishing characteristics.
Brand is not only a graphical design or a logo; it is the unique identity of the product.
By American Marketing Association, Brand can be defined as name, term, sign, symbol
or design, or a combination of them intended to identijy the goods and services of one seller or
group of sellers and to diferentiate them from those of other sellersa54
Branding is a process, where a company generates loyalty among consumers in the
market. Brands are designed with a motive to communicate customers the reason for the
existence of their product. Brand should have a strong connection with customers;
The document discusses various classes of drugs commonly used in the ICU, including: 1) Cardiovascular drugs like vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, and digitalis; 2) Respiratory drugs such as bronchodilators; 3) Nervous system drugs including opioids, sedatives, and analgesics; and 4) GIT drugs like proton pump inhibitors. Many of these drugs are used to treat life-threatening conditions in critically ill patients by supporting cardiovascular and respiratory function and controlling pain, anxiety, and arrhythmias.
This document discusses the adrenergic system including adrenoceptor physiology, adrenergic agonists and antagonists. It describes the different types of adrenoceptors (alpha and beta), their locations and responses. It then discusses various adrenergic agonists like epinephrine, norepinephrine, phenylephrine, clonidine and dexmedetomidine and provides their mechanisms of action and dosages. Finally it covers various adrenergic antagonists like phentolamine, labetalol, esmolol, metoprolol and propranolol, describing their receptor selectivities, durations of action and dosages.
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2. INTRODUCTION
An inotrope is an agent, which increases or decreases
the force or energy of muscular contractions. & By
enhancing myocardial contractility, cardiac output, the
amount of blood ejected by the heart with each beat,
will also increase.
All inotropes are successful because they increase the
myocardial contractility of the heart.
As science advanced, other inotropes were developed
which were more potent and have different chemical
properties and physiological effects.used for CCF.
3. The result of these direct and indirect effects are: -
An increase in force and velocity of myocardial
contractility (positive inotrope effect).
Slowing of heart rate (negative chronographic effect).
Decreased conduction velocity through the AV node.
5. CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES
An indirect effect on the cardiovascular system
regulated by the autonomic nervous system which is
responsible for the effect on the sino-atrial (SA) and
atrioventricular (AV) nodes.
A direct effect on cardiac muscle and the conduction
system.
Digitalis Glycosides have
The first line of inotropes include all digitalis
derivatives
6. DIGOXIN LOADING DOSE
Loading doses of Digoxin range from 10 – 15mg/kg
Digoxin can be given orally, but with a slower onset of
action and peak effect.
DIGOXIN MAINTENANCE DOSE :- Initial therapy
of Digoxin is usually started at 0.125 to 0.375mg/day.
NOTE:DRAW A SERUM DIGOXIN LEVEL AT
LEAST SIX HOURS AFTER THE LAST DOSE!
.
7. SIDE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH TOXICITY
GASTROINTESTINAL: Anorexia, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea Rare: abdominal pain, hemorrhagic necrosis of
the intestines
CNS: visual disturbances, (blurred or yellow vision),
headache, weakness, dizziness, apathy and psychosis.
OTHER: Skin rash, gynecomastia
8. SYMPATHOMIMETICS (ADRENERGIC)
Sympathomemetic drugs exert potent inotropic effects
by stimulating beta (B1 & B2),alpha(A1 & A2) and
dopaminergic receptors in the myocardium, blood
vessels, and sympathetic nervous system.
13. DOBUTAMINE (DOBUTREX) (250MG IN 20ML
AMPULE)
Usual dose: - 2.5 to 10 mcg/kg/minute. Initial dose: - 2
to 3 mcg/kg/minute.
2 Dobutamine administration concentrations: - Infusion
pump: 500 mg per 250 cc normal saline Syringe pump:
250 mg (20cc) in total 50 cc normal saline (5 mg per
cc)
Maximum dose: - 20 mcg/kg/minute.
14. Indication
Patient with aterial fibrillation should be digitalized
before giving this drug to prevent ventricular
tachycardia.
Correct hypovolemia before treating with this drug.
Contraindication:-
Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis.
Contraindication:- Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic
stenosis
17. Adrenalin
Mechanism of action
The action of adrenalin may vary by the type of tissue
it act,
It causes smooth muscle relaxation in the airway
It causes smooth muscle contraction in the arterioles
In cardiac muscles increase contractability
19. DOSE:
For Infusion : 0.05 – 0.1 microgram/kg/minute
maximum dose: 1 – 1.5 microgram/kg/minute
For In arrest : 1 ml every 2 minutes
20. Dilution
1 ampule =1ml/1mg
Prepration : 4ml of adrenalin + 46 ml NS =50 ml
Drug concentration = 4mg/50ml =0.8mg
0.8mg x 1000 = 80 mcg/ml
Rate of infusion : desired dose x 60 =ml/hr
80 mcg
Example : 2 mcg x 60 min = 1.5
80
23. Nursing consideration:
Inotropes must be adminstered in central line
Do not cease infusion abruptly,
Should be used with caution in patients with
atherosclerosis, mesentric and peripheral vascular
thrombosis or other occlusive vascular diseases,
metabolic acidosis, hypoxia or hyperthyroidism.
It should be avoided in patients who are hypersensitive to
the drug.
discard diluted solutions after 24 hours Protect ampoules
from light during storage and discard if discoloured
24. Follow ten rights
Monitor for adverse effect
Continuous BP using invasive arterial BP monitor
connect the patient with cardiac monitor and monitor
ECG rythym
Inotropes must be administered using infusion or
syringe
Should follow standard dilution
The lable on loaded drug should contain drug
concentration and dilution
Monitor urine output
25. Nor adrenalin
Mechanism of action
The action of Inotropes may vary by the type of tissue
it act,
It causes smooth muscle relaxation in the airway
It causes smooth muscle contraction in the arterioles
In cardiac muscles increase contractability
27. Formula for rate of infusion of inotropes
Rate of infusion : desired dose x weight x60 =ml/hr
-----------------------------
drug concentration
28. Dilution for adrenalin/nor-adrenalin
1 ampoule adrenalin =1ml/1mg
1 ampoule nor-adrenalin =2ml/2mg
Preparation : 4ml of adrenalin + 46 ml NS =50 ml
Drug concentration = 4mg/50ml =0.8mg
0.8mg x 1000 = 80 mcg/ml
Rate of infusion : desired dose x 60 =ml/hr
---------------
drug concentration
Example : 2 mcg x 60 min
----------------- = 1.5
80 mcg
29. Dilution for dopamine an
In this we have calculate the patient weight
1 ampule dopa=250 mg ,
Each ml dopa-50 mg,
Prepration : 5+ 45 ml NS =50 ml
Drug concentration = 250/50ml =5
5 x 1000 = 5000 mcg/ml
Rate of infusion:desired dose x weight x60 =ml/hr
------------------------------------
drug concentration
Example : 2 mcg x 60 minx60kg
----------------------- =1.44ml/hr
5000
30. Dilution for dobutamine
In this we have calculate the patient weight
1 ampule dopa=200 mg ,
Each ml dopa-40 mg,
Prepration : 5+ 45 ml NS =50 ml
Drug concentration = 200/50ml =4
4x 1000 = 4000 mcg/ml
Rate of infusion: desired dose x weight x60 =ml/hr
--------------------------
drug concentration
Example : 2 mcg x 60 minx60kg
----------------------- =1.8ml/hr
4000
31. Dilution for NTG
1 ampule =5ml/25mg
Prepration : 5ml of NTG + 45 ml NS =50 ml
Drug concentration = 25mg/50ml =0.5mg
0.5mg x 500 = 250 mcg/ml
Rate of infusion : desired dose x 60 =ml/hr
drug concentration
Example : 2.5 mcg x 60 min =0.6
250 mcg
32. Drug interaction
Interacts with β-blocking agents, digitalis glycosides,
tricyclic antidepressants, mono-amine oxidase
inhibitors, cocaine .
34. Nursing consideration:
Inotropes must be adminstered in central line
Do not cease infusion abruptly,
Should be used with caution in patients with
atherosclerosis, mesentric and peripheral vascular
thrombosis or other occlusive vascular diseases,
metabolic acidosis, hypoxia or hyperthyroidism.
It should be avoided in patients who are hypersensitive to
sodium metabisulfite (which is the preservative in the
solution).
discard diluted solutions after 24 hours Protect ampoules
from light during storage and discard if discoloured
35. Follow ten rights
Monitor for adverse effect
Continuous BP using invasive arterial BP monitor
connect the patient with cardiac monitor and monitor
ECG rythym
Inotropes must be administered using infusion or
syringe
Should follow standard dilution
The lable on loaded drug should contain drug
concentration and dilution
Monitor urine output
36. ISOPROTERENOL (ISUPREL)
Has nearly pure beta-adrenergic receptor activity.
Increase heart rate and contractility and cause peripheral
vasodilation.
Used for temporary control of symptomatic bradycardia.
Initial drug of choice for heart transplant.
Increases myocardial oxygen requirements and the
possibility of inducing or exacerbating myocardial ischemia
is present.
The risk of arrhythmias is also increased.
It is not the first treatment of choice for bradycardias.
Atropine, epinephrine or pacing should be initiated first.
37. DOSE: - Initial dose of 2 mcg/minute Titrate dose
to a maximum of 10 mcg/min. or heart rate is 60 or
greater. Decrease the rate if blood pressure is
>120/60 Decrease rate if PVC’s or Ventricular
tachycardia is noted.Isoporterenol administration
concentration: - 1 mg in 250 cc crystalloid (4
mcg/cc).
38. Adverse effects: -
Arrhythmias.
Ventricular tachycardia.
Ventricular fibrillation.Warning:-
May exacerbate tachyarrhythmias due to digitalis
toxicity.
May precipitate hypokalemia.
39. PHOSPHODIESTERASE INHIBITORS Powerful positive
inotropic agents. The action is not fully understood.
Inhibits phosphodiesterase, an enzyme that degrades
(CAMP)
Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate.
There is no effect on alpha or beta-receptors.
Increase contractile force and velocity of relaxation of
cardiac muscle.
Increasing cardiac output without increasing myocardial
oxygen consumption.
They cause vasodilation and a decrease in SVR (systemic
vascular resistance) and PVR (Pulmonary vascular
resistance & in afterload (resistance to ventricular ejection)
40. AMRINONE (INOCOR)
Has a hemodynamic effect similar to Dobutamine.
Increase cardiac output and decrease pulmonary
vascular resistance.
It should be used with caution in patients with
ischemic heart disease because it can exacerbate
ischemia.
It should be considered for use in patients with severe
congestive heart disease, which is no longer responsive
to other inotropes, diuretics, and vasodilators.
It is also used after aorto-coronary bypass surgery.
It is recommended that the lowest dose that produce
the desired hemodynamic effect to be used.
41. LOADING DOSE:
0.5 TO 0.75 mg/kg given over 2-3 min.
IV DO NOT EXCEED 1 mg/kg.
Maintenance dose: 5 to 10 mcg/kg/min Maximum dose:
10mg/kg/24hours.
Doses higher than 15 mcg/kg/minute can produce
tachycardia
NEVER DILUTE WITH DEXTROSE!
(Chemical reaction occurs)Syringe pump: Use Straight
Solution Concentration 5 mg/ccAdverse reaction: -
Thrombocytopenia occurs in 10% of all patients seen 48 –
72 hours after infusion and resolves when drug is
discontinued. Gastrointestinal upset Myalgia Fever
Hepatic dysfunction Ventricular irritability
42. Nursing implication: -
Monitor for arrhythmias, hypotension, thrombocytopenia &
hepatotoxicity.
Monitor cardiac output, pulmonary artery pressure and
heart rate.
Effects last for 2 hours after drip is discontinued.
The loading dose may be given over 2 to 5 minutes, but to
prevent Hypotension it is recommended the loading dose be
given over 10 to 15 minutes.
MILRINONE (Primacor)
Milrinone is about 10 fold more potent than Amrinone.
A positive inotropic agent that increases cardiac output and
decreases systemic vascular resistance.
Because of its vasodilating effect, Milrinone is not
generally associated with an increase in myocardial oxygen
demand.
Milrinone can be diluted in dextrose or saline solution.
43. LOADING DOSE:- 50 mcg/kg given IV over 10 minutes
MAINTENANCE DOSE:- 0.375 to 0.75
mcg/kg/minuteWarning; -
DOSES TO HIGH CAN CAUSE HYPOTENSION AND
TACHYCARDIA.
MILRINONE IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH L
ASIX!ADVERSE EFFECTS:
Supraventricular tachycardia
Ventricular arrhythmias
Ventricular ectopy
Increased ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation/flutter
Headache
Hypokalemia
Tremors
Thrombocytopenia
44. EASY FORMULAS FOR DRUG CALCULATIONS
FOR INFUSION PUMPSTO DETERMINE DESIRED
RATE:- (Remember 1 mg = 1000 mcg) (Desired mcg)
X kg. X 60 ÷ mcg/cc (in solution)
Example:- Give Dopamine 5 mcg/kg/min to a patient
who weights 65 kg. 5 X 65 X 60 ÷ (800 mg in 500
cc) (5 mcg) X (65 kg) X 60 ÷ (800 mg ÷ 500 cc = 1.6
mg. X 1000) = 1600 mcg 19500 ÷ 1600 = 12.18 cc
Example: Give Dopamine 2.5 mcg/kg/min to a patient
who weight 55 KG. 2.5 X 55 X 60 ÷ 1600 (2.5 mcg)
X (55 kg) X 60 ÷ 1600 = 5.15 cc
45. TO DETERMINE MCG/KG/CC INFUSING:
Example: You have a patient that weighs 85 kg who has a
dopamine drip infusion at 8cc per hour and you want to
determine how many mcg/kg/min the patient is receiving.
The dopamine is mixed at 1600 mcg per cc. MCG/CC X
RATE ÷ 60 ÷ KG 1600 X 8 ÷ 60 ÷ 85 = 2.5
mcg/kg/minute
Example: You have a patient that weighs 102 kg who has a
Dobutamine drip infusing at 12 cc per hour and you want to
determine how many mcg/kg/min the patient is receiving.
The Dobutamine is mixed at 500 mg in 250 cc = 2000 mcg
per cc. (500 mg ÷ 250 = 2 X 1000 = 2000) 2000 X 12 ÷ 60
÷ 102 = 3.92 mcg/kg/min.
46. CONCLUSION
Inotropes are very effective drugs when administered
properly.
Patients receiving inotropes should be monitored closely
including blood pressure, cardiac monitoring, intake and
output, and laboratory tests that have been ordered by the
physician.
Knowledge of desired effects and side effects is critical to
the administration of inotropes.
CONCLUSION CONT…
A thorough grasp of the pharmacology of inotropes is
crucial to understand the rationale for drug therapy of heart
failure.
Inotropes continue to improve through scientific research.
Oral forms of inotropes are now being investigated to
manage congestive heart failure at home.