Neonatal Nursing Certification Review: Cardiac Section 11.2 – Emergency & Cardiac Medications (2/2)

🚨 MASTER neonatal vasoactive and emergency medication management for certification success and bedside precision! Essential for cardiac shock stabilization, inotrope titration, and safe resuscitation in the NICU.

👶 This presentation covers the advanced pharmacology of inotropes, vasopressors, and emergency drugs used in neonatal cardiac care. Learn mechanisms, dosing strategies, and critical safety considerations for agents like dobutamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin, phenylephrine, milrinone, and adenosine—each vital for high-acuity neonatal resuscitation.

🎯 HIGH-YIELD EXAM CONTENT
✅ Dobutamine: β₁ agonist with “inodilator” effects—contractility improvement without tachycardia
✅ Epinephrine: dose-dependent β→α transition; management of shock, arrest, and anaphylaxis
✅ Norepinephrine & Vasopressin: rescue agents for refractory hypotension
✅ Phenylephrine: pure α-agonist for “tet spells” and severe hypotension
✅ Milrinone: phosphodiesterase III inhibitor—enhances output and reduces afterload
✅ Adenosine: rapid AV nodal blockade for supraventricular tachycardia
✅ Resuscitation drugs: atropine, calcium chloride, sodium bicarbonate
✅ Clinical pearls: line selection, drug compatibility, monitoring, and team communication

👍 LIKE if this strengthened your neonatal resuscitation and pharmacology confidence
💬 COMMENT your most challenging vasoactive or emergency drug scenario
🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more neonatal certification prep modules

#NeonatalNursing #CardiacPharmacology #VasoactiveMedications #Inotropes #Epinephrine #Dobutamine #Vasopressin #Milrinone #Adenosine #Atropine #NICU #CertificationPrep #NNPExam #CCRN #RNCNIC #NeonatalEmergency #CriticalCare #HighYield #NeonatalCardiology