Albuterol

Question 1

Albuterol Indications

Answer 1

Respiratory Distress w/broncospasm
Moderate to severe hyperkalemia

Question 2

Albuterol - Contraindications

Answer 2

Allergy

Question 3

Albuterol - Adult Dose

Answer 3

Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis
* 2.5 mg via nebulizer; May repeat 2.5 mg via nebulizer,
repeat every 5 minutes (4 doses total)

Asthma/COPD/RAD
* 4-6 puffs per dose of MDI; May repeat every 5 minutes, as needed.
* Initial treatment should be 2.5 mg albuterol and .5mg
ipratropium (DuoNeb); May repeat every 5 minutes (3 doses total).
* Following 3 DuoNeb treatments, 2.5 mg albuterol via
nebulizer every 5 minutes, as needed.

Hyperkalemia
* 2.5 mg via nebulizer. Repeat continuously up to a max
total of 20mg.

Question 4

Albuterol - Pediatric Dose