Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed

LOs

BT_RT 1.17 With reference to the management of shock, describe the pharmacology of vasopressors and inotropes, including:

adrenaline,

noradrenaline,

phenylephrine,

metaraminol,

dopamine,

dobutamine,

phosphodiesterase inhibitors,

vasopressin

BT_RT 1.18 With reference to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, describe the pharmacology of

adrenaline,

vasopressin,

amiodarone and

lignocaine

Past SAQs

2009.2 Outline the pharmacological management of ventricular fibrillation in an adult with reference to: drugs, dose, mechanisms of action, and potential adverse effects.

2006.2 Outline the drug and non-drug treatment of ventricular fibrillation in an adult. Briefly describe their mechanisms of action. (Do not discuss

basic life support, airway therapies and oxygen)

2005.2 Outline the advanced life support management of ventricular fibrillation in an adult including the mechanisms of action and potential adverse effects of these therapies. (Do not discuss basic life support, airway

therapies and oxygen).

2005.1 Outline the pathology of acute anaphylactic reactions with reference to the mediators released and their effects. Outline the role of epinephrine and its mechanisms of action in treating anaphylaxis.

2002.2 Outline the pharmacological effects of vasopressin.

References

Resuscitation