How to use epinephrine during resuscitation
Disease description:
A few days ago, my husband underwent an emergency surgery at the hospital, during which the doctor administered epinephrine. How is epinephrine used in emergency resuscitation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Mingxuan
During resuscitation, epinephrine is generally administered via intravenous bolus injection. Epinephrine can accelerate breathing, increase oxygen levels in the body, and enhance heart rate, thereby supplying more energy to the body and improving physiological responsiveness. Epinephrine is a prescription medication and must be used strictly according to a physician's instructions. In most cases, after administration of epinephrine, patients experience restoration of normal heart rhythm and elevated blood pressure. For certain critically ill patients, emergency medical services should be contacted immediately, and appropriate life-saving measures should be initiated without delay.
