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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) |
Adult: 2.5 mg. Dilute .5 mL of 0.5% solution for inhalation with 2.5 mL normal saline in nebulizer and administer during 10-15 minutes. MDI: 1 to 2 inhalations (90-180 micrograms). 5 minutes in between inhalations. Pediatric: Administer solution of 0.01-0.03 mL (0.05 to 0.15 mg/kg/dose diluted in in 2 mL of 0.9% normal saline). May repeat every 20 minutes up to 3 times. Inhalation (nebulizer or metered-dose inhaler) Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator |
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Aspirin |
160 mg to 325 mg PO Oral (chewable tablets) Platelet inhibitor, anti-inflammatory agent |
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Dextrose 50% |
Adult: 12.5-25g slow IV; may be repeated Pediatric: .5-1 g/kg slow IV; may be repeated IV, IO Carbohydrate, hypertonic solution |
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Epinephrine (Adrenalin) |
Adult: mild allergic reactions and asthma: .3-.5 mg (.3-.5mL of 1:1,000) SC. Anaphylaxis: .1mg (1mL of 1:10,000) IV/IO over 5 minutes Pediactric: only for mild allergic reactions and asthma IM, SC Sympathomimetic |
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Glucagon |
Adult: Hypoglycemia: .5-1mg IM; may repeat in 7-10 minutes Pediatric: Hypoglycemia: .5-1mg IM(for children <20kg) IM Hyperglycemic agent, pancreatic hormone, insulin antagonist |
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Naloxone (Narcan) |
Adult: .4-2.0 mg IV, minimum recommended dose, 2.0mg; repeat at 5 minute intervals to a maximum dose of 10mg (medical control may request higher amounts) IV, intranasal Narcotic antagonist |
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Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Tridil) |
Adult: tablets: .3-.4 mg SL; may repeat in 3-5 minutes to max of 3 doses. Nitro spray: .4mg under the tongue; 1-2 sprays. Nitro in IV infusion: begin at 10-20 micrograms/min; increase by 5-10 micrograms/min every 5 minutes until desired effect. SL(rapid absorption) Vasodilator |
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Nitropaste (Nitro-Bid ointment) |
Adult: paste: apply 1/2" to 3/4" (1-2cm), 15-30mg, cover with wrap and secure with tape; maximum, 5" (75mg) per application. Transcutaneous: apply unit to intact skin (usually chest wall) in varying doses. Transcutaneous Vasodilator |
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Nitrous oxide: Oxygen(50:50) (Nitronox) |
Adult: (Note: invert cylinder several times before use.) Instruct the patient to inhale deeply through demand valve and mask or mouthpiece. Pediatric: same as adult. Inhalation Gaseous analgesic and andsthetic |
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Oral Glucose (Insta-Glucose) |
Adult: should be sipped slowly by patient until clinical improvement noted. Pastes or gels may be fed to the patient or may be placed between the cheek and gum for absorption. Pediatric: same as adult. Oral, buccal Hyperglycemic |
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Oxygen |
Dosage and administration: adult: cardiac arrest and carbon monoxide poisoning: 100%. Hypoxemia 10-15 L/min via non breathing mask. COPD: 1-6 L/min via nasal cannula or 28% -35% Venturi mask. Be prepared to provide ventilators support if higher concentrations of oxygen needed. Pediatric: same as for adult except with exception of premature infant. Inhalation Naturally occurring atmospheric gas |
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Lactated Ringer's (Hartmann's solution) |
Hypovolemic shock; titrate according to patient's physiologic response IV Isotonic crystalloid solution |
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5% Dextrose in water (D5W) |
Usually administered through a minidrip (60 drops/mL) set at a rate of "To Keep Open"TKO IV Hypotonic dextrose-containing solution |
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0.9% Sodium Chloride (normal saline) |
Situation will depend on how much is given• The specific situation being treated will dictate the rate in which normal saline will be administered. In severe heat stroke, diabetic ketoacidosis, and freshwater drowning, it is likely that you will be called on to administer the fluid rapidly. In other cases, it is advisable to administer the fluid at a moderate rate (for example, 100 mL/hour) IV Isotonic crystalloid solution |
