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One Quick Question: How Do You Treat Bradycardia in Adults vs. Kids? – Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video explains why the medications for bradycardia for adults and children differ.
- Atropine is a parasympathetic blocker.
- Epinephrine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.
- Infants and small children have an underdeveloped sympathetic nervous system. Therefore, atropine might not work.
- For children and infants, administer epinephrine.
- For older patients, epinephrine can put too much strain on the heart. Therefore, for these patients, atropine is usually the best choice.
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