Vocab.
Situation that indicates medication should not be used.
Contraindication
Taken orally in hopes to absorb ingested toxins.
Activated Charcoal
Dose of oxygen delivered by nasal cannula
1-6 Liters per minute (lpm)
Used to increase oxygen levels
Oxygen
Name one drug we carry that has no contraindications in a true emergency?
Naloxone (Narcan) or Oxygen
Off-line medical control. Protocols used to guide drug administration.
Standing Orders
Pediatric Dose is 0.15mg
Epinephrine
Dose of Aspirin
81- 324mg
Anti-platelet indicated for suspected MI
Aspirin
Indication for Oral Glucose
Documented hypoglycemia below <70 mL/dL
Undesirable problem that may arise after drug administration that may hinder the treatment or lead to complications.
Adverse Effect
Do not administer this drug if patients blood pressure is below 100 systolic.
Nitroglycerin
Pediatric dose of oral glucose
1/2 tube
Dilates the coronary artery
Nitroglycerin
Indication for Albuterol
Bronchospasm
Route of administration where medication is absorbed through inner cheek.
Buccal
This drug stimulates the liver to break down glycogen
Glucagon
Adult dose of albuterol
2.5mg/ 3mL NS
Vasoconstrictor and bronchodilator
Epinephrine
Contraindication of administering oral glucose
Patient unable to speak or swallow, decreased LOC
List all 6 "Rights" of Drug Administration
1. Patient
2. Medication
3. Dose
4. Route
5. Time
6. Documentation
These two drugs are contraindicated in patients with cardiac history.
Albuterol Sulfate and Ipratropium Bromide
Pediatric Dose of Narcan
0.4mg-8mg
Reverses respiratory depression by binding to opioid receptor sites
Naloxone
You are treating a 4yr old male patient with anaphylaxis after a bee sting. Pt is currently on high flow 02 and you have administered an Epipen.
It has been 5 minutes and you notice no change.
What should you do next?
Contact Medical Control