epinephrine test

The adrenaline test is an examination method that can be used for the identification of sympathetic hyperfunction and parasympathetic hyperactivity. Subcutaneous injection of 0.1% adrenaline 0.5-0.7ml, blood pressure, pulse and respiration before and 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 minutes after injection, record, and observe mental excitement, fear, anxiety, Palpitations, headaches, paleness, cold sweats, trembling of limbs, and rapid breathing. Urine was taken every 2 hours before and after the injection for a total of 4 times. Basic Information Specialist classification: neurological examination classification: urine / renal function test Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Tips: You should rest in bed for 30 minutes before the examination. Normal value A weak positive for the adrenaline test may be normal and a negative for normal. Clinical significance Objective: To detect sympathetic and parasympathetic functions. Abnormal results: 1 pulse increased by more than 20/min. 2 blood pressure rises above 2.67 kPa (20 mmHg). 3 obvious diabetes. 4 The whole body sign is obviously trembled, pale, and sweaty. 5 systemic symptoms headache, heart palpitations, excitement, and rapid breathing. All of the above five reactions were strongly positive, 3 were positive, and 2 were weakly positive. Positive indicates hypersympathetic hyperfunction, strong positive indicates abnormal hyperactivity, weak positive may be normal, abnormal type (blood pressure drop, pulse slowed down) may be parasympathetic hyperfunction. When the test is repeated, the results may be completely different, indicating an unstable state of autonomic nerves. People who need to be examined: suspected symptoms of sympathetic hyperfunction and parasympathetic hyperactivity. Precautions Inappropriate crowd: temporarily unknown. Pre-examination contraindications: Patients with hyperthyroidism, hypertension, and other circulatory diseases should be examined with caution or with reduced doses. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's request. Also note: 1. The temperature of the inspection room is required to be 20-22 °C. 2. It is best to check on an empty stomach in the morning. 3. Rest in bed for 30 minutes before examination. Inspection process Subcutaneous injection of 0.1% adrenaline 0.5-0.7ml, blood pressure, pulse and respiration before and 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 minutes after injection, record, and observe mental excitement, fear, anxiety, Palpitations, headaches, paleness, cold sweats, trembling of limbs, and rapid breathing. Urine was taken every 2 hours before and after the injection for a total of 4 times. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: temporarily unknown. Adverse reactions and risks No related complications or hazards.

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