59 - Adult - Medication Assisted Intubation Flashcards
1
Q
In the adult pt, list the indications of medication assisted intubation.
A
- GCS under 8
- Unable to protect airway
- Respiratory failure
- Rapidly decreasing mental status
- Head injury/CVA with inability to protect airway
- Impending airway compromise 2/2
- burns
- edema
- trauma to larynx
2
Q
T/F: There is no real contraindication in the adult pt for medication assisted intubation if an airway is needed.
A
True
3
Q
T/F: Patients in cardiac or respiratory arrest should be intubated without medication.
A
True
4
Q
Ketamine dose for medication assisted intubation in the adult pt.
A
2.5 mg/kg IV/IO
5
Q
Fentanyl for medication assisted intubation in the adult pt.
A
100 mcg IV/IO Fentanyl
6
Q
Ketamine maintenance dose for sedation in the adult pt requiring medication assisted intubation.
A
0.5 mg/kg IV/IO
7
Q
What is the minimum end-tidal CO2 for the intubated pt?
A. 25 mmHg
B. 30 mmHg
C. 35 mmHg
D. 45 mmHg
A
C. 35 mmHg
