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Epinephrine – Cardiac Arrest Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video details epinephrine as part of a series on drugs for ACLS.
- Epinephrine is a hormone and the primary drug used in cardiac arrest.
- It increases vasoconstriction, increasing blood pressure. That, in turn, improves the performance of the heart and the brain.
- It also increases cardio output.
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