Bronchoconstriction Directive

Question 1

indications for bronchoconstriction directive

Answer 1

respiratory distress
AND
suspected bronchoconstriction

Question 2

conditions for salbutamol

Answer 2

N/A

Question 3

contraindications for salbutamol

Answer 3

allergy or sensitivity to salbutamol

Question 4

conditions for epi in bronchocontriction directive

Answer 4

BVM ventilation required

history of Asthma

Question 5

contraindications for epi

Answer 5

allergy or sensitivity to epi

Question 6

salbutamol <25kg treatment for MDI

Answer 6

600mcg, 6 puffs
Q5-15 min PRN
3 max doses

Question 7

salbutamol >= 25kg treatment for MDI

Answer 7

800mcg, 8 puffs
Q5-15min PRN
3 max doses

Question 8

salbutamol <25kg treatment for NEB

Answer 8

2.5mg
Q5-15min PRN
3max doses

Question 9

salbutamol >=25kg treatment for NEB

Answer 9

5mg
Q5-15min PRN
3 max doses

Question 10

epi treatment for bronchoconstriction directive

Answer 10

0.01mg/kg, max 0.5mg/kg
1max dose
IM

Question 11

when is nebulization contraindicated

Answer 11

known or suspected fever or in the setting of declared febrile respiratory illness outbreak by the local medical officer of health

Question 12

when is epi medication administered first

Answer 12

apneic/inappropriate ventilations

Question 13

what is preferred MDI or nebulization

Answer 13

MDI

Question 14

symptoms of bronchoconstriction

Answer 14

wheezing
coughing
dyspnea
decreased air entry
silent chest

Question 15

ventolin is what classification of drug and purpose

Answer 15

selective beta-2 agonist

bronchodilator

Question 16

BVM for asthmatic

Answer 16

8-10 breaths

reduce tidal volume

Question 17

titrate oxygen levels for “normal” and “COPD”

Answer 17

92-96% normal

88-92% COPD