Bradycardia in an unstable patient requires fast, decisive action—and atropine is often the first medication you reach for. 🩺
In this video, we review how atropine works and when to use it in ACLS for symptomatic sinus bradycardia.
Here’s what we cover: ✅ How atropine functions as an anticholinergic/parasympathetic blocker ✅ When atropine is indicated for symptomatic bradycardia ✅ Recommended dosing: 0.5 mg IV/IO every 3–5 minutes (up to a maximum total dose of 3 mg) ✅ Why transcutaneous pacing should be considered if atropine is ineffective
This is essential knowledge for: • Emergency care providers • Nurses • Paramedics • Medical and nursing students
ACLS Certification Association
Bradycardia in an unstable patient requires fast, decisive action—and atropine is often the first medication you reach for. 🩺
In this video, we review how atropine works and when to use it in ACLS for symptomatic sinus bradycardia.
Here’s what we cover:
✅ How atropine functions as an anticholinergic/parasympathetic blocker
✅ When atropine is indicated for symptomatic bradycardia
✅ Recommended dosing: 0.5 mg IV/IO every 3–5 minutes (up to a maximum total dose of 3 mg)
✅ Why transcutaneous pacing should be considered if atropine is ineffective
This is essential knowledge for:
• Emergency care providers
• Nurses
• Paramedics
• Medical and nursing students
📖 Read more about Atropine – ACLS Drugs on our website:
aclscertification.org/acls-drugs-atropine/
▶ Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/R2DUQsD_B_0
Stay tuned for more ACLS drug breakdowns and emergency medicine insights.
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