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Activated Charcoal
Class: AdsorbentOnset: ImmediateDuration: Continual until saturatedIndications: Most oral poisons & med ODContraindications : Corrosives, caustics, petroleumAdverse Rxns: Indirect N&vInteractions: Syrup of Ipecac ( will adsorb to charcoal & induce Vomiting)Dosing: 1-2 g per kg (More if food present) → Adult: 30-l00 g→ Peds: 15-30g (1-2g Per kg
Adenosine
Antidsyrhythmic: used to SVT
Immediate onset, lasts ten seconds
Don't give in drug-induced tachycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree AV blocks, sensitivity to adenosine, flutter, A-fib, ot v-tach
Caffiiene antagonizes adenosine
Dosage:
-adult: 6mg rapid IV bolus, followed by 10 cc flush, follwoed by a 12 mg push if no change
-ped: 0.1mg/kg initial dose (up to 6mg) second dose of 0.2mg/kg (up to 12mg)
Albuterol
Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator, beta2 agonist
Relaxes smooth muscles in the bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature by stimulating adrenegic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system
Onset of 5-8 mins after inhalation, and lasts about 2-6 hours
Relief of bronchospasm in patients, anaphylaxis, and hyperkalemia
Contraindications include sensitivity
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