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ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID Brand Name Class Action |
Brand Name: Aspirin Class: -analgesic -antipyretic -anti-platelet aggregate Action: -blocks the mediators of pain and fever -blocks the ability of platelets to form clots |
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ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID Indications Contraindications |
Indications: -chest pain of suspected cardiac nature Contraindications: -known hypersensitivity -recent surgery -GI bleed within the last 2 weeks -patient already on blood thinners |
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ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID Precautions Sides Effects |
Precautions: -may exacerbate asthma -Rye Syndrome in children Sides Effects: -bleeding prolongation -wheezing in asthmatics |
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ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID Dosage Route |
Adult Dosage: 160-325 mg PO (non-coated chewable tablet) Pediatric Dosage: 10-15 mg/kg (max=160 mg) Route: PO |
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NITROGLYCERIN Brand Name Class Action |
Brand Name: Nitrostat, Nitropaste, Nitrobid Class: -nitrate -antianginal Action: -potent vaso-dilator with antianginal, anti-ischemic & anti-hypertensive effects -relaxes vascular smooth muscle resulting in dilation of venous and arterial blood vessels |
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NITROGLYVERINE Indications Contraindications |
Indications: -chest pain of suspected cardiac nature -CHF Contraindications: -hypotension (systolic BP<90 mm Hg) -use of erectile dysfunction meds within last 48 hrs |
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NITROGLYCERINE Precautions Sides Effects |
Precautions: -obtain IV access prior to administration, if IV access is not possible med can still be given to pts. with systolic BP > 150 mm Hg Sides Effects: -Hypotension, lightheadedness, syncope -headache -burning sensation under tongue -tachycardia |
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NITROGLYCERINE Dosage Route |
Adult Dosage: Tablet: 0.4 mg (1/150 grain) SL q 5 min. PRN Spray: 1 dose SL or buccal q 5 min. PRN Paste: 1-2 inch transdermal for CHF Pediatric Dosage: not recommended Route: SL, buccal, transdermal paste |
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ACTIVATE CHARCOAL Brand Name Class Action |
Brand Name: Chardote, Actidose Class: -absorbent Action: -adheres to poisons and the GI tract to inhibit absorption |
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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL Indications Contraindications |
Indications: -ingestion of poisons (acute) Contraindications: -altered L.O.C. -reduced gag reflex -ingestion of caustic substances |
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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL Precautions Sides Effects |
Precautions: -administer slowly to reduce the chance of vomiting Sides Effects: -nausea -vomiting -constipation -black stool |
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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL Dosage Route |
Adult Dosage: 1 g/kg mixed with H2O or sorbitol (typically 50 grams) Pediatric Dosage: same as adult (typically 25 g.) Route: PO, NG tube |
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IPECAC SYRUP Brand Name Class Action |
Brand Name: Syrup of Ipecac Class: -emetic Action: -induces vomiting by irritating the gastric mucosa and chemo-receptor trigger zones of medulla |
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IPECAC SYRUP Indications Contraindications |
Indications: -ingestion of poisons Contraindications: -altered L.O.C. -reduced gag reflex -ingestion of caustic substance |
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IPECAC SYRUP Precautions Sides Effects |
Precautions: -none in the emergent setting Sides Effects: -GI distress -diarrhea -dyspnea |
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IPECAC SYRUP Dosage Route |
Adult Dosage: 30 mL w/ 1-2 glasses of H2O Pediatric Dosage: 15 mL w/ 1-2 glasses of H2O Route: PO |
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OXYGEN Brand Name Class Action |
Brand Name: O2 Class: -gas Action: -enters through respiratory system -used to help breakdown glucose in cell for fuel -reverses hypoxia |
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OXYGEN Indications Contraindications |
Indications: -any patient that is or may become hypoxic due to serious illness or injury Contraindications: -none in the emergent setting |
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OXYGEN Precautions Sides Effects |
Precautions: -administered only in concentration that corrects hypoxia -use caution in newborns to prevent blindness & Rye Syndrome Sides Effects: -Rare, reduced hypoxic drive in COPD patients |
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OXYGEN Dosage Route |
Adult Dosage: 1-40 L/min delivered w/ highest tolerated concentration and device to produce monitored SpO2 of 94-99% Pediatric Dosage: same as adult dosage Route: inhaled |
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EPINEPHRINE Brand Name Class Action |
Brand Name: Adrenalin Class: -sympathomimetic Action: -vaso-constrictor -broncho-dilator - increases myocardial contracticity, conductivity, and contractility -reduces the VF threshold to defibrillation |
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EPINEPHRINE Indications Contraindications |
Indications: -severe respiratory distress due to anaphylaxis, asthma, or COPD -cardiac arrest refractory to defibrillation Contraindications: -none in CA -hypertension -tachycardia -MI -cardiogenic or hypovolemic shock in respiratory distress |
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EPINEPHRINE Precautions Sides Effects |
Precautions: -in patients with history of ACS or over 50 y/o consider more selective beta-2 agent for respiratory distress Sides Effects: -none in cardiac arrest -MI (respiratory distress) -tachydysrhythmias |
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EIPINEPHRINE Dosage Route |
Adult Dosage: Cardiac Arrest: 1 mg IV/IO (1:10000) q 3-5 min Resp. Distress: 0.3 mg IM (1:1000) Pediatric Dosage: Cardiac Arrest: 0.01 mg/kg IV/IO (1:10000) q 3-5 min Resp. Dist.: 0.01 mg/kg IM (1:1000) (max: <10 kg=.1 mg 10-20kg=.2 mg >20 kg=.3 mg) Route: IV/IO, IM |
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VASOPRESSIN Brand Name Class Action |
Brand Name: Pitressin Class: -Hormone -Vaso-pressor Action: -potent peripheral vascular resistant during CPR -alternative to Epi or if Epi is unsucessful |
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VASOPRESSIN Indications Contraindications |
Indication: -cardiac arrest Contraindications: -none in cardiac arrest |
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VASOPRESSIN Precautions Sides Effects |
Precautions: -pts with renal failure Side Effects: -peripheral vascular collapse -MI |
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VASOPRESSIN Dosage Route |
Adult Dosage: Cardiac Arrest: 40 units IV/IO (one time) Esophageal Varices: 0.2-0.4 units/min IV infusion Pediatric Dosage: Not recommended Route: IV/IO, IV infusion
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ATROPINE SULFATE Brand Name Class Action |
Brand Name: Atropine Class: -parasympatholytic (inhibits PSNS) -vagolytic (inhibits vagus nerve) Action: -blocks acetylcholine receptors -increases SA node discharge -enhances conduction through AV node -increases cardiac output |
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ATROPINE SULFATE Indications Contraindications |
Indication: - symptomatic bradycardia Contraindications: - none in the emergent setting |
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ATROPINE SULFATE Precautions Side Effects |
Precautions: -use caution in pts. with history of MI or Ischemia -use caution in pts. with glaucoma (raises intraoccular pressure) Side Effects: -may increase brady in AV blocks -hypertension -palpitations -afib/aflutter -tachydysrhythmias |
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ATROPINE SULFATE Dosage Route |
Adult Dosage: Symptomatic Brady:0.5-1.0 mg IV/IO (max=3mg) Organophosphate Poisoning: 3 mg IV/IO Pediatric Dosage: Precusor to ETT Intubation: 0.02 mg/kg (max=0.5mg) |
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LIDOCAINE Brand Name Class Action |
Brand Name: Xylocaine 2% Class: antidysrhythmic Action: -suppresses ventricular ectopic pacemaker cells by raising the stimulation threshold through the ventricular electrical pathways -reduces threshold for defib and cardioversion |
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LIDOCAINE Indications Contraindications |
Indications: -life threatening ventricular dysrhythmias -PVC's (>6/min) with poor perfusion -to prevent the recurrence of VF/VT after conversion to supraventricular rhythms Contraindications: -hypersensitivity -bradycardia -idioventicular rhythms -AV blocks (high degree) -CHF |
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LIDOCAINE Precautions Sides Effects |
Precautions: -liver or renal disease -CHF -hypoxia -hypotension -hypovolemia Sides Effects: -numbness -drowsiness -confusion -hypotension -seizures in high doses |
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LIDOCAINE Dosage Route |
Adult Dosage: Cardiac Arrest: 1mg/kg IV/IO bolus repeat at 10 min intervals w/ 0.5 mg/kg (max=3 mg/kg) IV Infusion: 1-4 mg/kg/min Trauma ICP: 1.5 mg/kg Pediatric Dosage: IV/IO Bolus: 1mg/kg q 3-5 min (max=3 mg/kg) Infusion: 20-30 mcg/kg/min Route: IV/IO, infusion |
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AMIODARONE Brand Name Class Action |
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AMIODARONE Indications Contraindications |
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AMIODARONE Precautions Side Effects |
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PROCAINAMIDE Brand Name Class Action |
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PROCAINAMIDE Indications Contraindications |
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PROCAINAMIDE Precautions Side Effects |
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PROCAINAMIDE Adult Dosage Pediatric Dosage |
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ADENOSINE Brand Name Class Action |
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ADENOSINE Adult Dosage Pediatric Dosage |
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DILTIAZEM Brand Name Class Action |
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DILTIAZEM Adult Dosage Pediatric Dosage |
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VERAPAMIL Brand Name Class Action |
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VERAPAMIL Dosage Route |
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LORAZEPAM Brand Name Class Action |
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LORAZEPAM Adult Dosage Pediatric Dosage |
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MIDAZOLAM Brand Name Class Action |
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MIDAZOLAM Indications Contraindications |
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MIDAZOLAM Precautions Side Effects |
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MIDAZOLAM Adult Dosage Pediatric Dosage |
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