Talk:Digital EpiPen injection

Overview

Epinephrine induced digital vasospasm using Phentolamine

Indications

For use when epinephrine is accidentally or inappropriately injected

Contraindications

Drug class allergy or non-ischemia.

Equipment Needed

10cc syringe, phentolamine, 1-2% lidocaine, 25g needle.

Procedure

Dilute 1.5mg of phentolamine mesilate in 1ml of 2% lidocaine. Inject subQ into the site and stop when tissue turns pink again. Observe and repeat as necessary.

References

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