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6 Cards in this Set
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Dopamine
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Class: Sympathomimetic
Description: Dopamine is a naturally occurring catecholamine that: 1)increases cardiac output without appreciably increasing myocardial oxygen consumption 2) Maintains renal and mesenteric blood flow while inducing vasoconstriction and increasing systolic blood pressure Indications: Non-hypovolemic hypotension (70 to 100 mmHg) and cardiogenic shock Contra-Indications: Ventricular Fibrillation, tachydysrythmias Side Effects: Hypotension, Angina Pain. Doage/Route: 1) Dilate renal/mesenteric Arteries (Alpha 2 effects) 2--5 mcg/kg/min 2) Increase cardiac output (beta 1 effects) 10 mcg/kg/min 3) Cause systemic vasoconstriction in Anaphylaxis Alpha 1 effects) 20 mcg/kg/min |
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Heparin
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Class: Anticoagulant
Description: Heparin is a rapid-onset anticoagulant that enhances the effects of antithrombin III and blocks the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin and fibrinogen to fibren. Indications: To prevent thrombus formation in acute MI. Contra-Indications: shock, active bleeding or recent eye, brain, or spinal surgery. Side Effects: Hypertension, bronchoconstriction Dosage/Route: STEMI: 60 units/kg up to 4,000 units NSTEMI: 60 to 70 units/kg up to 5,000 units |
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Etomidate
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Class: Hypnotic
Description: Etomidate is an ultra-short acting non-barbiturate hypnotic with no analgesic effects and limited cardiovascular and respiratory effects. Indications: To induce sedation for RSI Contra-Indications: Hypersensitivity Side Effects: Eye movements, tonic movements. Dosage/Route: 0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg IV over 15-30 sec MAX 20mg |
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Nitrous Oxide
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Class: Analgesic Gas
Description: Nitrous Oxide is a self-administered analgesic gas composed of 50% O2 and 50% Nitrous Oxide. Its effects last only 2-5 minutes after administration ceases. Indications: Musculoskeletal, burn, and ischemic chest pain and severe anxiety (including hyperventilation) Contraindications: pneumothorax, impaired mental status, drug intoxication Side Effects: Dizziness, altered mental status, nausea Dosage: Self administered inhalation until pain is relieved or pt drops mask. |
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Succinylcholine
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Class: Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker
Description: ultra-short acting depolarizing neuromuscular blocker. Indications: Facilitated endotracheal intubation Contraindications: penetrating eye injury, hypersensitivity. Side Effects: excessive salivation, bradycardia, tachycardia. Dosage/Route: 1 to 1.5 mg/kg IV/IM |
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Amyl Nitrite
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Class: Vasodilator
Description: short-acting vasodilator similar to Nitroglycerin. Binds with hemoglobin to help biodegrade cyanide Indications: as an initial adjunct antidote in the treatment of acute cyanide poisoning Contra-Indications: none for acute cyanide poisoning. Side Effects: Respiratory depression, tachycardia. Dosage/Route: inhale 0.3ml ampule/min (crushed) until sodium nitrate infusion is ready |
