Airway and Pulmonology Flashcards
Epinephrine 1:1000 Adult dose IV/IM
0.3-0.5mg
IM 5-15mg
Epinephrine 1:1000 Peds dose
0.01mg/kg
Terbutaline Indications
Bronchial asthma
bronchospasm associated with COPD
Preterm labor
Terbutaline inhaler dose adult
Two inhalations 1 minute apart
Terbutaline sub-Q adult dose
0.25mg Can be repeated in 15-30 min
Terbutaline sub-Q pediatric dose
0.01mg/kg SQ
Magnesium sulfate actions
CNS depressant
Anticonvulsant
Antiarrhythmic
Magnesium sulfate contraindications`
Shock
Heart block
Magnesium sulfate adult dose
1000-4000mg Slow over 2-5 min
Magnesium sulfate peds dose
25mg/kg Slow over 2-5 min
Methylprednisolone (solu-medrol) Actions
Steroid
Anti inflammatory
Suppresses immune response especially in allergic reactions
Methylprednisolone (solu-medrol) Indications
Severe anaphylaxis
Asthma and COPD
Methylprednisolone (solu-medrol) Adult dose
125-250mg
Methylprednisolone (solu-medrol) Peds dose
7.5mg/kg
Diphenhydramine (benadryl) Action
Antihistamine
Blocks histamine receptors