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Airway / Intubation Drugs Flashcards

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Albuterol) class:
indications
contra:

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=B agonist w/ preference for B2 receptors
=bronchospasm, allergies, hyperkalemia
= hypersensitive, anxiety, dizzy/HA

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Albuterol)Bronchospasm) dose:
Pedi dose:

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= 2.5mg/3ml via SVN repeat 12-20, 0.83mg/ml
=1.25-2.5mg/1.5-3mL SVN

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Atropine) Organophosphate poisoning dose:

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=2-4mg (or higher) IV Push

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Atropine) Class:
Contra:
cautions:

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=Parasympatholytic & selectively blocks M receptors inhibiting PSANS
=allergy, hypothermic (82degrees), MIs & hypoxia→ increase O2 med
= <0.5mg may result in paradoxical slowing of heart // may not be effective for infranodal blocks- be prep/ed to pac

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Dexamethasone) Adult Dose:
Pediatric Dose:
Effects:

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= 10 mg IV/IO/PO “better>sol-med”
= 0.5 mg/kg (max of 10 mg IV/IO/PO)
= Fluid retention (Peripheral edema) & May delay wound healing & small Increase in BGL (careful w/ diabetics)

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Dexamethasone) Indi:
Contra:

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= Bronchial asthma, COPD, Anaphylaxis
= Known hypersensitivity, (Relative) Known fungal infection

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Dexamethasone) Class:
Class/med Will:

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= Synthetic glucocorticoid Anti-inflammatory
= Suppresses immune response

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Diazepam / Vallium) Dynamics:
Effects:

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= Benzo: Binds w/ GABA receptors causing Cl influx
= Resp/ depress/, HypoBP N/V, amnesia

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Diazepam / Vallium) Indications:

Contraindications:

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= Tcardia from stimulant OD, Sustained seizures, Anxiety, Sedation
= Known hypersensitivity to med

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Diazepam / Vallium) Antidote:
Adult Dose:

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= Flumazenil 0.2mg IV
= 2.5-10 mg in 2.5 mg increments slow IV/IO/IM

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EPI 1:1)Broncho constriction) Adult Dose:
Pedi Dose:

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=0.3mg up to 0.5mg IM
=0.01mg/kg IM w/ max dose 0.3mgIM

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EPI 1:1) class:
indi:
Adverse effects:

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=potent A & B agonist
=bronchospasms, anaphylaxis
=worsen ischemia & heart probs, Jitters

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Etomidate / Amidate) Classification:
Pharmacodynamics:

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= Nonbarbiturate non-benzodiazepine sedative
= sedative

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Etomidate / Amidate) Indications:
Contraindications:

Adverse Effects:

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= RSI induction agent
= Suppresses cortisol, not good for head-injured PTs long term
= Decreases ICP, Ca-Channel Blockers can prolong resp/ depress/, Myoclonic jerks, Laryngospasm

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Etomidate / Amidate) Adult) RSI Induction:
Onset:
Duration:

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= 0.2-0.4 mg/kg IV/IO
= 30secs
= 5-10mins

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Ipratropium/ Atrovent) Contraindications:
Adverse Effects:

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= Known hypersensitivity
= Blurred vision, Dry mouth, Dilated pupils, Cough, Confusion

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Ipratropium/ Atrovent) Pharmacodynamics:
Indications:

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= Anticholinergic; Selectively blocks muscarinic receptors
= Bronchospasm associated w/ obstructive lung diseases (asthma, COPD)

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Ipratropium/ Atrovent):
Indi:
Adverse effects:

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= Anticholinergic, selectively blocks M receptors, goes w/ albuterol
=bronchospasm w/ obstructive lung diseases
=dry lungs out, dry mouth, confusion

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Ipratropium/ Atrovent) route
Adult Dose:
Pediatric Dose:

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= w/ SVN albuterol
= 500 mcg/2.5 mL
=250-500mcg/1.25-2.5 m

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Ketamine / Ketalar) dynamics:
Adverse Effects:

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= Sedative-hypnotic & analgesic med
= Decreases bronchospasm, hypoBP, amnesia, Increases ICP, Tcardia, Laryngospasm, hallucinations, +Sympathetic response

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Ketamine / Ketalar) Indications:
Contraindications:

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= Moderate-Severe Pain, SFI/RSI, Anxious sedation
= Hx of hypersensitivity, HyperBP, +ICP

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Ketamine / Ketalar) Adult & Pedi Pain Doses:

Dissociation/Induction:

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= 0.2 mg/kg IV /1-2 mins w/ max single dose 20mg or 0.5 mg/kg IN/IM
= 1-2 mg/kg IV, Onset: 30-60secs, Duration: 10-20 min

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Lorazepam / Ativan) Dynamics:
Adverse Effects:

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= Benzo: Binds w/ GABA receptors causing Cl influx
= Resp/ depress/, HypoBP N/V, amnesia

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Lorazepam / Ativan) Indications:
Contraindications:

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= SFR/RSI, Anxiety, Seizures,
= Hypertension, Hypersensitivity

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Lorazepam / Ativan) Antidote:
Adult Doses) Anxiety / Seizures:
RSI Sedation:

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= Flumazenil 0.2mg IV
= 1-4mg IV, IM, PR, IN
= 0.05 mg/kg IV/IO

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Magnesium Sulfate) Adult Bronchodilation dose:
Pediatric Bronchodilation dose:

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= 1-2 grams IV / 10-20 minutes (Infusion)
= 25-50 mg/kg IV (max 2Gs) /15-30 mins (Infusion)

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Magnesium Sulfate) Adverse Effects:

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= Hypotension, Flushing, Sweating, Bradycardia, Resp/ depression, Hypothermia

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Magnesium Sulfate) Pharmacodynamics
Indications:
Contraindications

A

= Organic Salt act as physiologic Ca channel blocker thus Bronchodilator
= Bronchial asthma, Torsades des pointes, Eclampsia
= High-degree HB, Shock, Dialysis, Hypocalcemia, V-Fib/pulseless VTach

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Midazolam / Versed) Dynamics:
Antidote:
Adverse Effects:

A

= Binds w/ GABA receptors causing influx of Cl
= Flumazenil 0.2mg IV
= Hypotension, Respiratory depression/apnea, N/V, Amnesia

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Midazolam / Versed) Contraindications:
Indications:

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= Hx of hypersensitivity to the drug
= Active seizures, RSI induction agent, Chemical restraint, Anxiety, Sedation

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Midazolam / Versed) Adult Active Seizures:

Pedi Active seizures:

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= 0.1mg/kg 2mg increments IV(Max 5mg)
5mg IM/IN
= 0.1mg/kg 2 mg increments IV (Max 5 mg) 0.2mg/kg IN/IM

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Midazolam / Versed) Adult & Pedi (RSI):

ET Tube Bucking:

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= 0.1-0.3 mg/kg (Max 10 mg), Onset: 2-5 minutes, Duration: 15-30 minutes
= 0.05 mg/kg slow IV/ 1–2 mins (maintain SBP) – stop once bucking has resolved

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Rocuronium) Class:
Dynamics:

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= Nondepolarizing Paralytic
= Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker: binds to ACh receptors @ neuromuscular junction

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Rocuronium) Adult Dose:
TTP:
DOP:

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= 0.6-1.2 mg/kg
= 60-90 seconds
= 45-120 minutes

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Rocuronium) Indications:
Contraindications:
Adverse Effects:

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= RSI
= Hypersensitivity
= Hyper & Hypotension, Skeletal muscle weakness, Malignant hyperthermia, Apnea

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Rocuronium) Pediatric Dose:
TTP:
DOP:

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= 0.6-1.2 mg/kg
= 30-60 seconds
= 30-60 minutes

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Solu-Medrol) Indications:
Contraindications :

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= (same as Dexy) Bronchial asthma, COPD, Anaphylaxis
= Known hypersensitivity to medication

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Solu-Medrol) Adult Dose:
Pediatric Dose:
Adverse Effects:

A

= 125-250 mg IV/IO
= 2 mg/kg IV/IO to a max of 60 mg
= Increases BGL , Effects delayed & usually not seen prehospital care

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Solu-Medrol): Class:
Will/med:

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= Synthetic glucocorticoid Anti-inflammatory
= Suppresses immune response

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Succinylcholine / Anectine) Class:
Dynamics:

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= Depolarizing Paralytic
= Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker, Binds to ACh receptors @ neuromuscular junction causing it to depolarize

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Succinylcholine / Anectine) Indications:
Contraindications:
Adverse Effects:

A

= RSI
= HyperK, Burns, Crush Injury, Increased ICP, Severe trauma, Neuromuscular disease
= HyperK, B/cardia, Prolonged paralysis, Increased ICP, Muscle fasciculations, Malignant hyperthermia

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Succinylcholine / Anectine) Adult Dose:
TTP:
DOP:

A

= 1-1.5 mg/kg IV/IO
= 45-60 secs
= 5-10 mins

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Succinylcholine / Anectine) Pediatric Dose:
TTP:
DOP:

A

= 1-1.5 mg/kg
= 45-60 secs
= 4-6mins

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Terbutaline/ Brethine) Dose:

A

0.25mg IM (only in adults

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Terbutaline/ Brethine) Class:

Indi:
Contra:

A

=B selective agonist relaxer w/ high affinity & give asthma, & CHF/heart prob PT
=asthma, emphysema, preterm labor, reversible airway
= hypersensitive, anxiety, dizzy/HA, NO PEDIS

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Vecuronium) Class:
Dynamics:

A

= Nondepolarizing Paralytic
= Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker: Binds to ACh receptors @ neuromuscular junction

47
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Vecuronium) Indications:
Contraindications:
Adverse Effects:

A

= RSI
= Hypersensitivity
= Malignant hyperthermia, Skeletal muscle weakness, Apnea

48
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Vecuronium) Adult Dose:
TTP:
DOP:

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= 0.1-0.2 mg/kg IV/IO
= 1-3 minutes
= 45-90 minutes

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Vecuronium) Pediatric Dose:
TTP:
DOP: 30-60 minutes

A

= 0.1-0.3 mg/kg IV/IO
= 1-3 minutes
= 30-60 minutes

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