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Atropine – ACLS Treatments Video

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Video at a Glance

  • This video details atropine as part of a series on drugs for ACLS.
  • Atropine is used to treat bradycardia, including most types of heart block.
  • It increases heart rate and contractility by inhibiting vagal nerve activity.
  • The video details heart block and atropine as a treatment.
  • Atropine is unlikely to help in cases of third-degree heart block.
  • Side effects of atropine include tachycardia, dry mouth, hallucinations, urinary retention, and GI discomfort.

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