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Adrenal medulla produces what large amounts of the hormone?
epinephrine and norpepinephrine
Can epinephrine be given endotracheal tube?
Yes, epinephrine can be administered through an endotracheal tube if intravenous access is not readily available in emergency situations. However, it is not the preferred route of administration and may not be as effective as intravenous or intramuscular routes.
Does post ganglionic fibers release epinephrine?
No, postganglionic fibers release norepinephrine, not epinephrine. Epinephrine is released by the adrenal medulla.
Is epinephrine a eicosanoids?
No, epinephrine is not classified as an eicosanoid. Epinephrine is a hormone and neurotransmitter that is produced in the adrenal glands, whereas eicosanoids are signaling molecules derived from fatty acids.
What organ secrets epinephrine?
The adrenal gland secretes epinephrine--also known as adrenalin.
What rhymes with instantaneous?
sub-cutaneous
What is the first drug of choice for acute heart failure?
Often epinephrine is given.epinephrine
Does epinephrine cause blood vessels to dilate?
No, epinephrine is a vasoconstrictor. Commonly given to slow bleeding.
After giving 40 units of vaspressine in cardiac arrest is there any need to give further epinephrine or no?
ACLS protocols allow for the use of vasopressin instead of the first does of epinephrine in the v-fib/pulseless v-tach algorithms. If vasopressin is used, no epinephrine is given for 10 minutes following the administration of vasopressin. After that 10 minutes, epinephrine is given every 5 minutes, as per the usual algorithm.
Adrenal medulla produces what large amounts of the hormone?
epinephrine and norpepinephrine
What name is given to the cutaneous nerve of the cat's thigh?
The cutaneous nerve of the cat's thigh is called the femoral nerve. This nerve provides sensory innervation to the skin of the thigh and leg in cats.
What is the best way to treat your horse IV or MV?
The possible ways to inject a horse are IV (intravenous), IM (Intramuscular) and SQ (sub cutaneous) are often medication dependant. Most vaccines are designed to be given IM. Most tranquilizers and pain meds are given either IM or IV. Most antibiotics are given IM or SubQ...although certain types can be given IV. The instructions will indicate how any injection is to be given. Injections given improperly can result in injury or death
What type of drug does an Epipen contain?
An epi pen contains a liquid form of epinephrine. This chemical is commonly used to treat the emergent signs of allergies to insect bites, such as bee stings. It is delivered like a sub Q injection.
Can epinephrine be given IV push?
Epinephrine CANNOT be given IV push--unless you want to put your patient into severe tachycardia and risk of cardiac arrest! That's why Epi pens are injected into the thigh. Hospital use can use alternate delivery methods, but not IV push.
Specialized nerve endings that respond to temperature touch etc?
Thermoreceptors
What are the two neurohormones found in sympathetic or adrenergic nerves?
Epinephrine or adrenaline, and non epinephrine or noradrenaline.
What is a naturally occurring hormone in the body and can be given by paramedics as a first line drug in cardiac arrest patients?
epinephrine
