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Emergency & anaesthetic drugs
Anaphylaxis, arrest, hypoglycaemia, local anaesthetic.
Source: Resus Council UK 2025AdrenalineAnaphylaxis500 micrograms IM (0.5 ml of 1 mg/ml) outer thigh; repeat after 5 min.
AdrenalineCardiac arrest1 mg IV every 3–5 min.⚠ Pregnant ≥20 wk: left uterine displacement; hysterotomy by 5 min.
AmiodaroneVF/pVT300 mg IV after 3rd shock; 150 mg after 5th.
NaloxoneOpioid toxicity400 micrograms IV, repeat every 2–3 min (titrate 100–200 micrograms after neuraxial opioid).
Glucose 20%Hypoglycaemia75–80 ml IV over 10–15 min (or glucagon 1 mg IM).⚠ Conscious: 15–20 g fast carbohydrate, recheck in 10–15 min.
LidocaineLocal anaestheticMax 3 mg/kg plain (200 mg); 7 mg/kg with adrenaline (500 mg).⚠ Toxicity: perioral tingling, fits, arrhythmia.
Lipid emulsion 20%LA toxicity1.5 ml/kg IV bolus, then 15 ml/kg/h; max 12 ml/kg.
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