Classification
Classification of Oxygen
Atmospheric Gas
Oxygen Action
Aerobic Metabolism
Oxygen Indications
Hypoxia
Ischemic Chest Pain
Respiratory Insuffiency
Decrease in Cellular Oxygenation
Comfort Measure
Oxygen Contraindications
COPD Patients
Paraquat Poisoning
Oxygen Side Effects
Dried Mucous Membranes
Irritation of Upper Respiratory Tract
Classification of Epinephrine 1:1000
Sympathomimetic
Sympathetic Agonist
Epi Action
Positive stimulation of Alpha and Beta adrenergic receptors
Antagonizes histamine effects
Epi Indication
Anaphylaxis
Asthma
Epi Contraindication
none in the emergency setting
Epi Side Effects
Dysrhythmias
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Angina
Headache
Restlessness
Nausea/Vomiting
Oral Glucose Classification
Hyperglycemic
Carbohydrate
Oral Glucose Action
Absorption in GI tract for distribution to tissues providing prompt increase in circulating blood sugar
Oral Glucose Indication
Conscious Hypoglycemia
Oral Glucose Contraindication
Hyperglycemia
Oral Glucose Side Effects
Nausea
Vomiting
Naloxone Classification
Opioid Antagonist
Antidote
Naloxone Action
Competes at opiate receptor sites to antagonize the effects of natural and synthetic narcotics.
Naloxone Indication
Opioid Overdose
unconscious/unknown
Naloxone Contraindication
None in the emergency setting
Naloxone Side Effects
Withdrawal Syndrome
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Dysrhythmias
Seizures
Pulmonary Edema
Activated Charcoal Classification
Absorbant
Activated Charcoal Action
absorbs ingested toxins
Activated Charcoal Indication
Medication Overdose
Oral Poisoning
Activated Charcoal Contraindication
Caustics
Corrosives
Petroleum Distillates
Vomiting
Stomach Cramping/Bloating
Constipation