Adult Protocol - 27 - Respiratory Distress

Question 1

Max number of albuterol or Duo-Neb treatments in adults.

Answer 1

3

Question 2

Dose of adult Duo-Neb.

Answer 2

3 mg albuterol/0.5 mg ipratropium

Question 3

Dose of adult albuterol.

Answer 3

2.5 mg albuterol/3mL NS

Question 4

Solu-Medrol for adult respiratory distress

Answer 4

125 mg SIVP

Question 5

Tx for severe respiratory distress in adults

Answer 5

0. 3 mg 1:1,000 epinephrine IM;

0. 3 mg 1:10,000 epinephrine IV/IO

Question 6

For severe respiratory distress not alleviated by Duo-Neb, what may be given in adults?

Answer 6

1 gm magnesium in 60 mL D5W/20 minutes