Question regarding Epi for medical vsa suspected cause is anaphylaxis.

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asked 1 month ago

Arrived and pt is conscious with anaphylaxis and meets Epi directive; We administer 2 doses of Epi with the proper interval and then the Pt goes VSA . Could they have another dose (3rd dose) as the Medical Cardiac Arrest Directive has a consideration for Epinephrine if anaphylaxis is the suspected cause of the arrest?

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answered 2 weeks ago

Great question. In this scenario, after transitioning from the Anaphylaxis to the Medical Cardiac Arrest Directive, it would be appropriate to give another dose of Epinephrine as long as the proper dosing interval has been respected between the last dose that was given during the administration when it was given in the Anaphylaxis directive.