AV - All Medication PRIMARY EMERGENCY INDICATIONS Flashcards
1
Q
Adrenaline (6)
A
“A-A-A-BIC”
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma (SEVERE)
- Arrest (Cardiac) - VT/VF, Asystole or PEA
- Bradycardia w/ poor perfusion
- Inadequate perfusion
- Croup
2
Q
Aspirin (1)
A
- ACS
3
Q
Ceftriaxone (2)
A
- Susp. meningococcal septicaemia
2. Severe sepsis (CONSULT)
4
Q
Dexamethasone (4)
A
- Croup (moderate - severe)
- COPD (acute exacerbation)
- Bronchospasm w/ ARDS (unresponsive to neb. Salbutamol)
- Adult stridor (non-FBAO)
5
Q
Dextrose 10% (1)
A
Diabetic hypoglycaemia (BGL < 4) ACS pt unable to self-administer PO glucose
6
Q
Fentanyl (2) - ALS
A
- CPR interfering pt
- Analgesia:
- allergy to morphine
- known kidney failure/impairment
- hypotension
- headache (SEVERE)
- nausea +/- vomiting
- shorter duration desired
7
Q
Glucagon (2)
A
- as per Dextrose 10%
- Anaphylaxis (adult)
- rx Adrenaline»_space; pt remains hypotensive
(Phx CHF, or taking beta-blockers)
8
Q
Glyceryl trinitrate (5)
A
- ACS (w/ chest pain)
- ACS (w/ hypertension)
- Acute LVF
- Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Preterm labour (CONSULT)
9
Q
Heparin (1)
A
- Acute STEMI
10
Q
Ipratropium bromide (2)
A
- Bronchospasm
w/ severe respiratory distress - COPD exacerbation
11
Q
Ketamine (2)
A
- Analgesia
- Sedation:
- agitation
- pt moving during CPR
12
Q
Lidocaine (1)
A
- Local anaesthetic: Ceftriaxone IM