Racemic epinephrine for acute respiratory distress: review of role and guidelines for use
Foerster V, Murtagh J, Argaez C
Record ID 32011001304
English
Authors' recommendations:
Small RCTs performed years ago suggested a benefit for the use of racemic epinephrine but large or recent trials have not been performed and indeed the SRs and CPGs located for this review did not routinely advocate use of the drug, particularly for bronchiolitis. With respect to croup, the Alberta guideline cited above29 suggested that epinephrine can be employed in severe cases but suggested use of L-epinephrine as an alternative to the racemic form as the former has been shown to be as effective and safe as the latter.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/L0039%20Racemic%20Epinephrine%20for%20Breathing%20Difficulties%20final.pdf
Year Published:
2008
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Bronchiolitis
- Croup
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
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Contact Name:
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Contact Email:
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Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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