AV - All Medication PRIMARY EMERGENCY INDICATIONS Flashcards

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Adrenaline (6)

A

“A-A-A-BIC”

  1. Anaphylaxis
  2. Asthma (SEVERE)
  3. Arrest (Cardiac) - VT/VF, Asystole or PEA
  4. Bradycardia w/ poor perfusion
  5. Inadequate perfusion
  6. Croup
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Aspirin (1)

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  1. ACS
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Ceftriaxone (2)

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  1. Susp. meningococcal septicaemia

2. Severe sepsis (CONSULT)

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Dexamethasone (4)

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  1. Croup (moderate - severe)
  2. COPD (acute exacerbation)
  3. Bronchospasm w/ ARDS (unresponsive to neb. Salbutamol)
  4. Adult stridor (non-FBAO)
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5
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Dextrose 10% (1)

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Diabetic hypoglycaemia (BGL < 4) 
ACS pt unable to self-administer PO glucose
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Fentanyl (2) - ALS

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  1. CPR interfering pt
  2. Analgesia:
    - allergy to morphine
    - known kidney failure/impairment
    - hypotension
    - headache (SEVERE)
    - nausea +/- vomiting
    - shorter duration desired
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Glucagon (2)

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  1. as per Dextrose 10%
  2. Anaphylaxis (adult)
    - rx Adrenaline&raquo_space; pt remains hypotensive
    (Phx CHF, or taking beta-blockers)
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Glyceryl trinitrate (5)

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  1. ACS (w/ chest pain)
  2. ACS (w/ hypertension)
  3. Acute LVF
  4. Autonomic Dysreflexia
  5. Preterm labour (CONSULT)
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Heparin (1)

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  1. Acute STEMI
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10
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Ipratropium bromide (2)

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  1. Bronchospasm
    w/ severe respiratory distress
  2. COPD exacerbation
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Ketamine (2)

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  1. Analgesia
  2. Sedation:
    - agitation
    - pt moving during CPR
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Lidocaine (1)

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  1. Local anaesthetic: Ceftriaxone IM
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