ALS Medication Flashcards
Sodium Bicarbonate (Bicarb, NaHCO2) Onset
2-10 minutes
Dextrose/ Glucose (50%, D50/ 10%, D10, D10W)
Side effects
- Local venous irritation/ infection
* Hyperglycemia
Cyanide KIT
Side effects
Amyl Nitrate - Hypertension, tachycardia, palpitations, syncope, headache and nausea Sodium Thiosulfate - Cirrhosis of liver - Congestive heart failure - Renal function impairment Hydroxocobalamin - Mild increase in Blood pressure - Reddish orange skin color which clears over days
Amiodarone Hydrochloride ( Cordarone, Pacerone, Nexterone) Onset
Minutes
Midazolam (Versed)
Contraindications
NONE
Epinephrine (Adrenalin, EPI)
Side effects
- Anxiety / restlessness
- Palpitations / tachyarrhythmias
- Ventricular irritability
- Increased myocardial Oxygen demand
- Hypertension
- Angina
Albuterol (Priventil, Ventilin)
Class
Bronchodilator: Sympathomimetic (Beta-2 specific)
Lidocaine (2% xylocaine)
Duration
10-20 minutes
Atrovent (Ipratropium Bromide)
Class
Bronchodilator: anticholinergic
Atrovent (Ipratropium Bromide)
Contraindications
NONE
Lidocaine (2% xylocaine)
Class
Anti-arrhythmic / Anesthetic
Naloxone (Narcan)
Contraindications
NONE
Fentanyl Citrate
Side effects
- Respiratory depression / Apnea
- Decreased LOC
- Transient Hypotension
- Nausea / Vomiting / Dizziness
- Muscular rigidity
- Bradycardia
Fentanyl Citrate
Contraindications
NONE
Adenosine(Adenocard)
Duration
1-2 minutes
Fentanyl Citrate
Onset
< 1 to 2 minutes
Ketamine (Ketalar)
Requirements
• > or equal too 15 years old
AND with GCS of 15
AND not pregnant
AND no known or suspected alcohol or drug intoxication
And have not received opioid analgesic in past 6 hours
(Prior to Medic arrival)
Ketamine (Ketalar)
Class
Anesthetic / Analgesic
Dopamine Hydrochloride(Intropin) Contraindications
NONE
Dopamine Hydrochloride(Intropin) Action
- At low and medium doses, Selectively dilates blood vessels supplying the brain, kidneys, heart and GI tract.
- At medium to high doses, Increases cardiac output by improving contractility and stroke volume, thereby increasing blood pressure.
- At high doses, causes vasoconstriction and increased heart rate.
Naloxone (Narcan)
Side effects
- Acute withdrawal symptoms
- Nausea / vomiting
- Tachycardia / hypertension
Epinephrine (Adrenalin, EPI)
Action
• On the Bronchi: bronchodilation (Beta-2)
• On the peripheral vasculature: vasoconstriction (Alpha)
• On the heart:
-Increased heart rate (Beta-1) / chronotropic
-Increased contractility / Inotropic
-Increased AV conduction/ dromotropic
-Increased automaticity / dromotropic
Atrovent (Ipratropium Bromide)
Action
- Antagonizes the action of acetylcholine, preventing the interaction of acetylcholine with muscarinic receptors in bronchial smooth muscles causing bronchodilation
- Dries respiratory tract secretions
Nitroglycerin ( NTG,Nitro)
Action
- Produces vasodilation by relaxing systemic venous & arterial vessels, thereby:
- Decreasing preload & afterload
- Decreasing myocardial workload
- Decreasing myocardial Oxygen consumption
- Dilates coronary arteries
Amiodarone Hydrochloride ( Cordarone, Pacerone, Nexterone) Contraindications
- Hypotension
- 2nd and 3rd degree heart block
- idioventricular rhythms
Diphenhydramine(Benadryl)
Class
Antihistamine
Ketamine (Ketalar)
Onset
IV 30 seconds
IN 2 minutes
Sodium Bicarbonate (Bicarb, NaHCO2) Side effects
• Electrolyte / PH imbalances
Morphine sulfate (MS, M50,) Class
Opioid
Narcotic Analgesic
Albuterol (Priventil, Ventilin)
Contraindications
- None in adults
* PEDS: for croup/strider (Nebulized saline / epinephrine is indicated)
Atrovent (Ipratropium Bromide)
Duration
4-5 hours
Amiodarone Hydrochloride ( Cordarone, Pacerone, Nexterone) Duration
Days
Cyanide KIT onset
Minutes
Normal saline (0.9% solution sodium chloride, NS) Contraindications
• Rales (except for sepsis S-143)
Sodium Bicarbonate (Bicarb, NaHCO2) Class
Electrolyte
Alkalinizing agent
Cyanide KIT Drugs
- Amyl Nitrate inhaler
- Sodium Thiosulfate 25%
- Hydroxocobalamin
Diphenhydramine(Benadryl)
Duration
6-12 hours
Sodium Bicarbonate (Bicarb, NaHCO2) Contraindications
NONE
Morphine sulfate (MS, M50,) Side effects
- Respiratory depression / apnea
- Decreased LOC
- Transient Hypotension
- Nausea / Vomiting
- Pinpoint pupils
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Duration
IV/IM and ODT 2 hours
Aspirin, ASA ( Acetysalicylic Acid)
Onset
15-30 minutes
Ketamine (Ketalar)
contraindications
- Pediatrics
- Pregnancy
- Severe Hypertension
- Alcohol intoxicated
Albuterol (Priventil, Ventilin)
Duration
Up to 5 hours
Nitroglycerin ( NTG,Nitro)
Side effects
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Dizziness / syncope
- Temporary pulsating headache
- Facial flushing
Lidocaine Jelly 2% (Xylocaine Jelly)
Side effects
NONE
Charcoal (Activated Charcoal)
Class
Absorbent
Nitroglycerin ( NTG,Nitro)
Class
Vasodilator
Atrovent (Ipratropium Bromide)
Peak
1-2 hours
Normal saline (0.9% solution sodium chloride, NS) Class
• Electrolyte / Isotonic crystalloid
Acetaminophen (Ofirmev)
Onset
15 minutes
Fentanyl Citrate
Use with caution: BHPO only
- Isolated head injuries
- Acute onset severe headache
- Drug/ETOH intoxication
- Multiple Trauma with GCS < 15
- Suspected Active Labor
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Side effects
- GI symptoms, especially diarrhea
* Headache
Lidocaine (2% xylocaine)
Action
- Depresses depolarization and automaticity in the ventricles
- Increases the ventricular fibrillation threshold by increasing phase IV re-polarization
- Amide-type local anesthetic
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Contraindications
NONE
Acetaminophen (Ofirmev)
Class
Analgesic/ Antipyretic
Atropine Sulfate
Action
- Competes with acetylcholine for receptor sites blocking the PNS response at SA and AV nodes.
- Incresses heart rate by increasing electrical conduction through the heart.
- Positive chronotropic properties with little or no inotropic effects.
- inhibits secretions by decreasing PNS effects on bronchial, Salivary, Sweat, and GI glands.
Albuterol (Priventil, Ventilin)
Onset
5 minutes
Morphine sulfate (MS, M50,) Use with caution: BHPO Only
- Isolated head injuries
- Acute onset severe headache
- Drug/ETOH intoxication
- Multiple Trauma with GCS < 15
- Suspected Active Labor
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Onset
IV/IM and ODT up to 30 minutes
Cyanide KIT Duration
Days
Dextrose/ Glucose (50%, D50/ 10%, D10, D10W)
Onset
1 minute
Naloxone (Narcan)
Class
Opioid antagonist
Calcium Chloride (10% CaCL2) Side effects
- Decressed heart rate (may cause asystole)
- Hypotension
- Syncope
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Metallic taste