Abbreviations
What does A.D.M.E stand for?
A: Absorption
D: Disribution
M: Metabolism
E: Excretion
What is Perfusion?
The passage of oxygen and blood to organs and throughout the body
Flow rate: 1-6 L/min
Fio2: 24-44%
What is the trade name, indication, contraindication and dosage for Naloxone?
Trade: Narcan
Indication: suspected opioid overdose w/ respiratory depression
Contraindication: None
Dose:
- IM: 0.4-0.8 MG
- IN: 2-4 MG (1 spray)
What is MOA?
Mechanism of Action
Flow rate and FiO2 for Non-Rebreather Mask (NRB)
Flow Rate: 10-15 L/Min
FiO2: up to -90%
What is the trade name, indication, contraindication and dosage for Nitrous Oxide
Trade: Entonox, Laughing Gas
Indications: Modern Pain, Labour Pain, Short Pain procedures
Contraindications: Inability to self administer, Suspected chest injury, Facial Trauma
Dose: Self Administered
What is Cardiac Output?
Amount of blood pumped out by either ventricle
Flow rate and FiO2 for Partial Rebreather Mask (PRB)?
Flow rate: 6-10 L/min
FiO2: -40-70%
What is the trade name, indication, contraindication and dosage for Actylsalicylic Acid (ASA)
Trade: Aspirin
Indications: Suspected Cradiac Ischemia
Contraindications: Allergy to ASA, Active GI bleed, Had max dose
Dose: 160-325 mg Max: 325mg
What does O.P.Q.R.S.T stand for?
O: Onset
P: Provocation
Q: Quality
R: Radiation
S: Severity
T: Time
What are the 3 C's and the E?
Colour
Clarity
Concentration
Expiry Date
Flow rate and FiO2 for Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM)?
Flow rate: 15 L/min
FiO2: -90-100%
What is the trade name, indication, contraindication and dosage for Oral Glucose?
Trade: Dex4, Insta Glucose, Glucose gel
Indication: Hypoglycemia in patients who are alert enough to swallow
Contraindication: Unable to maintain airway, Unable to swallow, Decreased LOC
Dose: 15-25mg Max: 50mg
What does S.A.M.P.L.E stand for?
S: Signs/ Symptoms
A: Allergies
M: Medications
P: Past Med. History
L: Last Oral Intake
E: Events Leading Up To
What are the 6 rights?
Right Patient
Right Medication
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Time
Right Documentation
*Right to Refuse*
When do we give oxygen?
Consider O2 when SpO2 <94%
Epinephrine (EpiPen)
Salbutamol (Ventolin)
Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)