| Front | What is epinephrine (AKA adrenaline), and what are its characteristics? |
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| Back | This is the main hormone that controls the body's fight-or-flight response and is the primary medication EMTs will administer IM. It is sympathomimetic, meaning it mimics the effect of the sympathetic nervous system. Characteristics of this chemical are: Secreted naturally by the adrenal glands. Dilates passages in the lungs. Constricts blood vessels, causing increased blood pressure. Increases heart rate and blood pressure. Contraindication for this include: hypertension, hypothermia, myocardial infarction, and, no sign of wheezing or hypotension |
Tags: 7, pharmacology
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