Atropine — Clinical Use

Emergency Medicine

Muscarinic antagonist for bradycardia and organophosphate poisoning.

Management

  • Bradycardia: 500 mcg IV q3-5 min (max 3 mg)
  • Organophosphate: 2-5 mg IV, double q5 min until atropinised (dry secretions)
  • Cholinergic crisis: high dose (mg-g range) may be required

Educational — verify locally.

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