Atropine
(parasympatholytic)
1mg atropine= 10ml bristojet
Symptomatic bradycardia: 0.5-
1.0mg I.V. push q. 3-5 min, not to
exceed a total dose of 0.04mg/kg
Asystole or PEA: 1mg I.V push q.
3-5min, not to exceed total dose of
0.04mg/kg
Relative bradycardia- HR wnl but
insufficient to meet demands
Don’t give less than 0.5mg per dose because the possible
paradoxical effect may furtherslow heart rate
Use cautiously in presence of MI
If given via ET tube: dilute 1-2mg in 10ml sterile water or
saline- follow with 10 ml flush of NSS
Enhances SA node automaticity and AV conduction via direct
vagolytic action.