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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
