IV adenosine

Q; IV push of 6-12 mg of Adenosine should ideally be given via? (select one)

A) peripheral line
B) central line


Answer: A

The recommended IV dose of 6 or 12 mg of Adenosine is recommended for rapid push via peripheral IVs. Dose should be drastically cut down to 3 or even 1 mg if central venous, particularly upper body access is used.

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References: 

Ferguson JD, DiMarco JP. Contemporary management of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. Circulation 2003; 107:1096. 

 Link MS. Clinical practice. Evaluation and initial treatment of supraventricular tachycardia. N Engl J Med 2012; 367:1438.