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Acetylsalicylic Acid Aspirin |
For chest pain, AMI . Contradictions are severe allergy, bleeding disorders, unconscious, active bleed, not for children under 14 . Precautions, can impair renal and hepatic function. Produce bronchoconstriction in asthmatics. Pregnancy. .Adverse effects Nausea. Heartburn. Bronchospasm. Bleeding. Urticaria. .Dose 160-325 mg tablets 80 mg x2 |
For heart attacks epinephrine |
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Epinephrine Adrenaline |
Stimulates alpha and beta adregenic receptors in sympathetic nervous system. Flight or fight . For anaphylaxis . No contradictions for anaphylactic shock. . Use with caution in pre existing cardiac patients . Adverse effects, palpitations, angina, disrythmia, N&V, headache, nervousness. Dose. Adult. 0.3 mg 5-10 minutes pen Pediatric 0.01 mg do not exceed 0.3 mg Taken by multidose vial, epi pen |
Adregenic Anaphylactic shock sa |
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Salbutamol Ventolin |
For asthma attack, respiratory disease, chronic bronchitis. . Contradictions, hypersensitivity. . Precautions, use with caution in tachycardia, not to be used in patients with heart failure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, hypokalemia. .Adverse effects, tachycardia, palpitations, dizziness, headaches, angina, anxiety. . Dose Adult. Min 6 puffs Max 20 puffs Pediatric. Min 2 puffs Max 10 puffs. 2.5 mg in 2.5 ml plastic ampules |
Asthma and bronchial diseases |
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Ipratropium Bromide Atrovent |
Bronchospasm from asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema. . Contradictions, atropine, aerosol propellants, pts with soy or peanut allergies. . Precautions, pts with narrow angle glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, urinary retention. Hypersensitivity to soy lecithin, peanuts. Avoid eyes. . Adverse effects, dry mouth, vomiting, palpitations, headache, tremor, cough, dizziness, flush. . Dose Adult min 1-4 puff prn max 10 puff 20 mcg spray Pediatric min 2 puff prn max 4 puff after subutimol. Vials are 125 mcg/ml 250 mcg/ml and 500 mcg/ml |
Other inhaler |
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Medical oxygen |
Indications, hypoxia, chest pain due to Sp02 saturation <94% Alerted LOC No contradictions in emergency . Precautions, come cases of COPD, O2 may reduce respiratory drive. . Adverse effects, O2 not humidified may dry out or irritate mucus membranes Dose/Route Nasal cannula. 2-6 L/min Pocket mask 6-10 L/min NRB 10-15 L/min BVM 10-15 L/min Oxygen cylinders |
Breathing |
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Oral glucose Glucola Insta-glucose |
Conscious patients suspected hypoglycemia, intact gag reflex. . Contradictions, decreased LOC, pts with no or lack gag reflex, hyperglycemia, can't follow commands. .Precautions, nausea, vomiting . Adverse effects, nausea, vomiting. .Dose, adult/pediatric 25g administered slowly 25g gel paste, 25g tablets. Repeat 10 mins as necessary |
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