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1
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Fentanyl
-indications

A
  • severe pain of any etiology
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Fentanyl - pharmacology & actions

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  • opioid agonist-analgesic
  • increases pain threshold
  • produces analgesia and sedation
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Fentanyl- absolute contraindications

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  • O2 sat < 90%
  • significant respiratory depression
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Fentanyl- precautions and side effects

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  • causes neurologic and respiratory depression; respiratory support must be available
  • can be reversed with Narcan
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Fentanyl- dosage

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IV / IO / IN

STEMI: 0.5 mcg/kg; max 200 mcg
PAIN: 1 mcg/kg; max initial dose 100 mcg; max total dose 200 mcg
Consider 1/2 dose if age > 60 years

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Fentanyl - how is it carried?

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100 mcg / 2 mL
2 vials

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EPINEPHRINE
“Push-dose”
1:100,000
- concentration? And how do we make it?

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10 mcg/mL
We make a concentration of 10 mcg/mL by adding 1 mL “Code Epi” (0.1 mg/mL) to 9 mL saline flush)

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EPINEPHRINE
1:100,000
“Push-dose”
- Guidelines containing indications

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  • Bradycardia
  • Shock
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EPINEPHRINE
1:100,000
“Push-dose”
- dosages

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10-20 mcg (1-2 mL) every 2 minutes

Peds: 0.01 mcg/kg = (0.1mL) every 2 minutes

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EPINEPHRINE
- pharmacology & actions

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  • catecholamine with alpha and beta effects which increase heart rate and blood pressure
  • potent bronchodilator
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EPINEPHRINE
- indications (all of them)

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  • cardiac arrest (1:10,000 “cardiac”)
  • bradycardia (1:100,000 “Push dose”
  • shock (hypotension) (1:100,000 “push dose”)
  • anaphylaxis (1:1,000)
  • severe wheezing (IM) (1:1,000)
  • croup and bronchiolitis (nebulized) (1:1,000)
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EPINEPHRINE
- absolute contraindications

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  • allergy
  • uncontrolled hypertension (relative contraindication)
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EPINEPHRINE
- precautions and side effects

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  • increases cardiac work and can precipitate angina, MI, or major dysrhythmias in patients with ischemic heart disease
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EPINEPHRINE
1:10,000
“Code Epi”
- how do we carry it

A

1 mg/10 mL
6 boxes

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EPINEPHRINE
1:10,000
“Code Epi”
- dosages

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1 mg every 3-5 minutes; max 3 doses

Peds: 0.01 mg/kg (max 1 mg); max 3 doses

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EPINEPHRINE
1:1,000
- How do we carry it?

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1 mg/ mL
5 vials

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EPINEPHRINE
1:1,000
- what guidelines contain indications

A

Anaphylaxis (IM)
Wheezing (IM)
Croup, bronchiolitis (nebulized)

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EPINEPHRINE
1:1,000
- dosages

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IM: 0.01 mg/kg; max 0.3 mg

Nebulized: 5 mg

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SUCCINYLCHOLINE
- how do we carry it?

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200 mg/ 10 mL
2 vials

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SUCCINYLCHOLINE
- pharmacology and actions

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  • depolarizing neuromuscular blocker
  • acts on the motor end plate receptors, inhibits neuromuscular transmission
  • muscles are unable to be stimulated by Ach
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SUCCINYLCHOLINE
- indications

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Induction of paralysis to facilitate endotracheal intubation

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SUCCINYLCHOLINE
- absolute contraindications

A
  • malignant hyperthermia
  • hyperkalemia
  • penetrating eye injury
  • paraplegia/quadraplegia
  • prolonged immobilization
  • allergy
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SUCCINYLCHOLINE
- precautions and side effects

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  • use with caution in patients with anticipated difficult airway
  • has no effect on consciousness - use with sedatives
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SUCCINYLCHOLINE
- dosage

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1.5 mg/kg IV/IO
One time dose only

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AMIODARONE
- how do we carry it?

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150 mg/ 3 mL
3 vials

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AMIODARONE
- pharmacology and actions

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  • blocks potassium-, sodium-, calcium-channels
  • decreases AV node conduction
  • prolongs cardiac action potential and repolarization
  • has some alpha- and beta-adrenergic blocking properties
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AMIODARONE
- indications

A

V-fib
Pulseless v-tach
Regular/irregular wide complex tachycardia with a pulse

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AMIODARONE
- absolute contraindications

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-allergy
-second or third degree AV blocks

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AMIODARONE
- precautions and side effects

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May cause hypotension and bradycardia

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AMIODARONE
- dosages

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CODE: 5 mg/kg (max 300 mg); repeat at 1/2 dose
TACHYCARDIA: 150 mg over 10 min

PEDS: 5 mg/kg

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ETOMIDATE
- how do we carry it?

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40 mg/ 20 mL
2 vials

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ETOMIDATE
- pharmacology and actions

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  • sedative and hypnotic
  • depresses activity of the reticular activating system
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ETOMIDATE
- contraindications

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Allergy

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ETOMIDATE
- dosage

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IV/IO 0.3 mg/kg
MAX 20 mg
one time dose only

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DILTIAZEM (CARDIZEM)
- how do we carry it

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25 mg/ 5 ml
2 vials

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DILTIAZEM (CARDIZEM)
- pharmacology and actions

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  • calcium channel blocker
  • inhibitory effects at AV node: slows ventricular rate associated with Afib and Aflutter
  • decreases cardiac contraction; thereby dilating main coronary and systemic arteries
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DILTIAZEM (CARDIZEM)
- indications

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  • Atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter (irregular narrow complex tachycardia)
  • SVT not responding to adenosine
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DILTIAZEM (CARDIZEM)
- absolute contraindications

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  • heart block /bradycardia
  • systolic BP < 90mmHg
  • sick sinus syndrome
  • V tach
  • allergy
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DILTIAZEM (CARDIZEM)
- precautions and side effects

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  • prolongation of AV node conduction may result in second or third degree AV block
  • should not be administered to compromised myocardium (severe CHF, AMI …)
  • use caution when giving to hypotensive patients
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DILTIAZEM (CARDIZEM)
- dosages

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1st dose: 0.125 mg/kg; max 12.5 mg over 2 minutes; patients >65 years old, max 10 mg

2nd dose: AFTER 10 MINUTES: SAME DOSE

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ATROPINE
- pharmacology and actions

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-blocks action of ACH at muscarinic receptor sites
-blocks parasympathetic response, allowing sympathetic response to take over
-positive chronotropic effects: increases heart rate; increases conduction through AV node
-reverses muscarinic effects of cholinergic poisoning

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ATROPINE
- indications

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  • symptomatic bradycardia
  • organophosphate poisoning
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ATROPINE
-absolute contraindications

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  • bradycardia without evidence of cardiopulmonary compromise
  • atropine allergy
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ATROPINE
- dosage

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1 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes
Max total dose 3 mg

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ADENOSINE
- pharmacology and actions

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  • slows conduction through the AV node
  • interrupts AV nodal circuit, stopping tachycardia, restoring normal sinus rhythm
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ADENOSINE
- indications

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  • to convert hemodynamically stable narrow complex regular tachycardia with a pulse (SVT)
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ADENOSINE
- dosage

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  • 6 mg IV/IO; follow with 10 mL bolus
  • 12 mg IV/IO; follow with 10 mL bolus

PEDS:
- 0.1 mg/kg IV/IO; max 6 mg
- repeat at 0.2 mg/kg IV/IO max 12 mg

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ADENOSINE
- how do we carry it

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6 mg/2 mL
3 vials

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GLUCAGON
- pharmacology & actions

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  • increases serum glucose by releasing glycogen stores from the liver
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GLUCAGON
- indications

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  • hypoglycemia (less than 60 mg/dL)
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GLUCAGON
- absolute contraindications

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  • not the first line treatment for hypoglycemia and should only be used in symptomatic patients when unable to obtain IV/IO access
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GLUCAGON
- precautions & side effects

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  • may cause nausea and vomiting
  • slower onset than IV/IO dextrose
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ALBUTEROL
- pharmacology and actions

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  • beta2-adrenergic bronchodilator
  • relaxes bronchial smooth muscle
  • also lowers serum potassium (shifts potassium intracellular)
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ALBUTEROL
- indications

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  • treatment of bronchospasm
  • treatment of hyperkalemia
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ALBUTEROL
- absolute contraindications

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  • none other than ALBUTEROL allergy
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ALBUTEROL
- our guidelines containing ALBUTEROL

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  • bronchospasm
  • anaphylaxis & allergic reaction
  • hyperglycemia (hyperkalemia)
  • extremity trauma (hyperkalemia)
  • dermal chemical burns (hyperkalemia)
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ALBUTEROL
- dosage

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5 mg nebulized
Repeat as neede

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ALBUTEROL
- how do we carry it

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  • 2.5 mg / 0.5 mL
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ASPIRIN
- how do we carry it

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81 mg tablets

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ASPIRIN
- pharmacology and actions

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  • disrupts platelet function and inhibits prostaglandin
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ASPIRIN
- contraindications

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CONTRA:
- active GI bleed
- if patient has taken 324 mg in last 24 hours
- allergy

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ASPIRIN
- which guidelines

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Chest Pain/ACS/STEMI

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ATROPINE
- how do we carry it

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1 mg / 10 mL
3 boxes

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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (BENADRYL)
- how do we carry it

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50 mg/ 1mL
2 vials

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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (BENADRYL)
- pharmacology and actions

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  • blocks histamine receptors in respiratory tract and blood vessels
  • also has anticholinergic actions (can treat acute dystonic reactions to antipsychotic drugs)
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (BENADRYL)
- indications

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  • treatment of allergic reactions: urticaria, rash, itching
  • treatment or prevention of acute dystonic reactions to antipsychotic drugs
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (BENADRYL)
- contraindications

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CONTRA:
- allergy
- newborns

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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (BENADRYL)
- which guidelines

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  • Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reaction
  • Poisoning / Overdose
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (BENADRYL)
- dosage

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1 mg/kg
IV/IO/IM/PO
Max dose 50 mg

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IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE (ATROVENT)
- how is it carried

A

0.5 mg/2.5 mL
(3 packets)

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IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE (ATROVENT)
- pharmacology and actions

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  • anticholinergic: Antagonizes action of acetylcholine on the bronchial smooth muscle in the lungs
  • causes bronchodilation
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IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE (ATROVENT)
- indications

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  • bronchoconstriction (asthma and COPD)
  • may be given in combination with albuterol
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IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE (ATROVENT)
- contraindications

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CONTRA
- none other than allergy

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IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE (ATROVENT)
- dosage

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0.5 mg nebulized with albuterol
Max 3 doses

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Drugs indicated for Bronchospasm due to Asthma and COPD

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  • albuterol / atrovent (5 mg / 0.5 mg)
  • epinephrine (for severe respiratory distress) 0.3 mg IM of 1:1000
  • Solu-Medrol 2 mg/kg IV IO IM; max 125 mg
  • magnesium sulfate 50 mg/kg max dose 2 g
  • (NIPPV)
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KETAMINE
- how do we carry it?

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500 mg / 5 mL

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KETAMINE
- pharmacology and actions

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  • functions as a dissociative, amnestic, analgesic, and anesthetic agent
  • non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist
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KETAMINE
- indications

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  • delirium with agitated behavior
  • induction agent for intubation
  • pain control
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KETAMINE
- absolute contraindications

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  • angina
  • CHF
  • pregnancy
  • allergy
  • not indicated for postictal patients
  • not indicated in pediatric patients
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KETAMINE
- precautions and side effects

A
  • must be administered slowly
  • transient periods of apnea (1-2 minutes) have occurred with rapid infusion of ketamine
  • may cause laryngospasm
  • may cause increased airway secretions
  • may cause nystagmus
  • use with caution in patients with schizophrenia
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KETAMINE
- which guidelines

A
  • Agitated or Violent Patients
  • Acute Pain
  • RSI
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KETAMINE
- dosage

A

PAIN
- 0.25 mg/kg IV/IO
-Max per dose 25 mg/ Max total dose 100 mg
- Should be administered slow IV push or may be diluted in 50 mL NS and administered over 3-5 minutes

AGITATION
- 4 mg/kg IM/IN max 250 mg
- may repeat once after 5 minutes

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LIDOCAINE
- how do we carry it

A

100 mg / 5 mL
One box

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LIDOCAINE
- pharmacology and actions

A
  • antiarrhythmic drug that decreases automaticity by slowing depolarization
  • local anesthesia for IO
85
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LIDOCAINE
- indications

A
  • cardiac arrest due to Vfib or Vtach
  • wide complex tachycardia with a pulse
  • pain management after IO insertion in conscious patients
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LIDOCAINE
- absolute contraindications

A

CONTRA:
- bradycardia
- allergy

87
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LIDOCAINE
- dosages

A

IO PAIN MANAGEMENT:
- Adults 40 mg IO (2mL)
- Peds 0.5 mg/kg MAX 40 mg

CARDIAC:
- 1-1.5 mg/kg every 5 minutes
- MAX 3 mg/kg
- may repeat at 1/2 original dose

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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (SOLU-MEDROL)
- pharmacology and actions

A
  • anti-inflammatory corticosteroid
  • reduces cell permeability
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (SOLU-MEDROL)
- how do we carry it

A

125 mg /2 mL
2 vials

90
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (SOLU-MEDROL)
- indications

A
  • Acute bronchospastic disease: asthma/COPD
91
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (SOLU-MEDROL)
- contraindications

A

Traumatic brain injury
Allergy

92
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (SOLU-MEDROL)
- which guidelines

A

Bronchospasm
Shock

93
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (SOLU-MEDROL)
- dosages

A

2 mg/kg IV IO IM
Max dose 125 mg
** onset 1-6 hours / peak effect 8 hours

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ONDANSETRON (ZOFRAN)
- pharmacology and actions

A
  • selectively blocks serotonin 5-HT3 receptors
  • primary effect is in GI tract
95
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ONDANSETRON (ZOFRAN)
- indications

A

Nausea or vomiting

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ONDANSETRON (ZOFRAN)
- contraindications

A

CONTRA
- patients with prolonged QT
- patients <1 month old
- allergy

97
Q

ONDANSETRON (ZOFRAN)
- dosages

A

4 mg IV / IO / oral

Pediatrics: 0.15 mg/kg max 4 mg

98
Q

ONDANSETRON (ZOFRAN)
- how do we carry it

A

4 mg / 2 mL
2 vials

99
Q

MORPHINE
- how do we carry it

A

10 mg / 1 mL
2 vials

100
Q

MORPHINE
- pharmacology and actions

A
  • narcotic analgesic
101
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MORPHINE
- indications

A

Analgesia (pain management)

102
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MORPHINE
- absolute contraindications

A
  • respiratory or CNS depression
  • hypotension
  • allergy
103
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MORPHINE
- precautions and side effects

A
  • causes neurological and respiratory depression
  • can be reversed with halo one
  • check and document vital signs and patient response after each dose
  • goal is reduction of pain, not total elimination
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MORPHINE
- guidelines

A

Management of Acute Pain
Chest Pain/ACS/STEMI

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MORPHINE
- dosages

A

PAIN MANAGEMENT
0.1 mg/kg IV/IO
Max 2-5 mg increments
Max total dose 15 mg

STEMI, unresponsive to nitrates
0.05 mg/kg IV/IO
Max single dose 3 mg
May repeat in 10 minutes to total max of 10 mg
**use with caution in unstable angina/non-STEMI due to increased mortality

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NITROGLYCERIN
- how do we carry it

A

0.4 mg tablets

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NITROGLYCERIN
- pharmacology and actions

A
  • potent smooth muscle relaxant
  • systemic venodilation: decreases preload
  • arterial vasodilation: decreases after load
  • coronary artery vasodilation
  • increases blood flow to myocardium
  • decreases myocardial oxygen demand
108
Q

NITROGLYCERIN
- indications

A
  • chest pain, esp when ACS is suspected
  • CHF with pulmonary edema
109
Q

NITROGLYCERIN
- absolute contraindications

A
  • hypotension (SBP below 90 mmHg)
  • use of erectile dysfunction meds within last 48 hours
  • not for use in pediatrics
  • allergy
110
Q

NITROGLYCERIN
- precautions and side effects

A
  • may cause profound hypotension and reflex tachycardia
  • common side effects include HA, flushing, dizziness, burning under the tongue
111
Q

NITROGLYCERIN
- which guidelines

A

Chest Pain / ACS / STEMI
Pulmonary Edema

112
Q

NITROGLYCERIN
- dosages

A
  • 0.4 mg tablets sublingual
  • May repeat every 3-5 minutes, until pain resolves, as BP allows
  • location of infarct does not preclude use, however continuously monitor hemodynamic status
113
Q

What drugs are indicated in our Chest Pain / ACS / STEMI protocol?

A
  • aspirin 324 mg
  • nitroglycerin 0.4 mg
  • fentanyl 0.5 mcg/kg (50 mcg / 50 mcg) max 200 mcg
  • morphine 0.05 mg/kg; max single dose 3 mg; total max 10 mg
114
Q

What drugs are indicated in Bradycardia protocol?

A
  • (pace if unstable!)
  • push dose Epi 10-20 mcg (1-2 mL) every 2 minutes
  • atropine 1 mg every 3-5 min
115
Q

What drugs are used in RSI

A

SEDATE:
Etomidate 0.3 mg/kg max 20 mg
Ketamine 1.5 mg/kg max 150 mg

PARALYZE:
Succinylcholine 1.5 mg/kg

POST-INTUBATION:
Fentanyl 1 mcg/kg max 50 mcg
Morphine 0.1 mg/kg max 5 mg
Midazolam (versed) 0.1 mg/kg max 5 mg
Lorazepam (Ativan) 0.1 mg/kg max 2 mg
Ketamine 1 mg/kg max 150 mg

116
Q

What drugs are used in SVT

A
  • (vagal maneuvers if stable)
  • (sync cardiovert if unstable)
  • Adenosine 6 mg / 10 ml rapid NS bolus
  • Adenosine 12 mg / 10 ml rapid NS bolus
  • Diltiazem/Cardizem 0.125 mg/kg max 12.5 mg (max 10 mg if over 65)
  • Diltiazem/Cardizem repeat same dosage

Pediatrics: Adenosine 0.1 mg/kg

117
Q

What drug is indicated for stable A-Fib A-flutter with RVR

A
  • Diltiazem/cardizem 0.125 mg/kg max 12.5 mg (max 10 mg if over 65)
  • may repeat after 10 minutes
118
Q

What drugs are indicated for stable wide complex tachycardias (Vtach)?

A
  • Amiodarone 150 mg over 10 minutes
  • repeat Amio once as needed
    OR
  • Lidocaine 1-1.5 mg/kg repeat at 1/2 original dose every 5 minutes; max total dose 3mg/kg
119
Q

What drug is indicated for stable Torsades de pointes?

A

Magnesium sulfate 2 g over 5-10 minutes

120
Q

What joule settings do we use on Zoll monitor for sync cardioversion?
(And what indications do we sync cardiovert?)

A

SVT
A flutter/Afib
V tach with a pulse

70 / 120 / 150 / 200
Pediatric tachycardia: 1 J/kg; 2 J/kg; 2 J/kg

121
Q

What joule settings do we defibrillate on Zoll monitor? And for what indications?

A

V fib
V tach without a pulse
Torsades with or without a pulse

120 / 150 / 200 / 200

Pediatrics: 2 J/kg; 4 J/kg; 6 J/kg … up to 10 J/kg

122
Q

ADENOSINE
-absolute contraindications

A
  • second or third degree heart block
  • poison or drug-induced tachycardia
  • known allergy
123
Q

ADENOSINE
- precautions and side effects

A

-may cause brief asystole, dizziness, facial flushing, HA, nausea
-may cause bronchospasm in asthmatic patients
-if patient becomes hemodynamically unstable, cardioversion should occur

124
Q

ADENOSINE
- guidelines

A

Tachycardia with a pulse

125
Q

ALBUTEROL
-precautions and side effects

A

-may cause dizziness, anxiety, palpitations, headache, sweating
-relative contraindications include symptomatic tachycardia, tachyarrhythmias, or angina chest pain

126
Q

AMIODARONE
-guidelines containing it

A

-Cardiac Arrest (VF/VT/Asystole/PEA)
-Tachycardia with a pulse

127
Q

ASPIRIN
-indications

A

Adult patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome

128
Q

ASPIRIN
-precautions and side effects

A

-may cause GI discomfort and nausea
-may cause wheezing

129
Q

ASPIRIN
-dosage

A

324 mg chewed

130
Q

ATROPINE
- precautions and side effects

A
  • avoid in hypothermic bradycardia
  • paradoxical bradycardia may result from doses less than 0.5 mg, use with caution in pediatric patients
131
Q

ATROPINE
-which guidelines contain it

A

-Bradycardia
-Organophosphate poisoning

132
Q

DEXTROSE
- pharmacology and actions

A

Rapidly increase blood glucose

133
Q

DEXTROSE
-indications

A

Hypoglycemia

134
Q

DEXTROSE
-contraindications

A

None in prehospital setting

135
Q

DEXTROSE
-precautions and side effects

A

-extravasation of dextrose may cause tissue necrosis
-use caution during administration
-if extravasation does occur, immediately stop administration of drug

136
Q

DEXTROSE
-which guidelines contain it

A

Hypoglycemia

137
Q

DEXTROSE
-dosage

A

D10 IV/IO: 1 ml/kg; max dose 250 mL
Max single dose 25 g
Repeat as needed: titrate to effect

(Same for peds)

138
Q

DEXTROSE
-how do we carry it

A

D10
25gm/250mL
2 bags

139
Q

DIAZEPAM (Valium)
-pharmacology and actions

A

-benzodiazepine
-decreases seizures by increasing the seizure threshold
-sedative
-amnestic effect

140
Q

DILTIAZEM (CARDIZEM)
-what guidelines contain it

A

-tachycardia with a pulse

141
Q

DIPHENHYDRAMINE (BENADRYL)
-precautions/side effects

A

-usually causes sedation, however it may paradoxically cause excitation in children
-may have additive sedation effect with alcohol or other CNS depressants
-may cause hypotension when given IV/IO

142
Q

ETOMIDATE
-indications

A

Induction of anesthesia for RSI

143
Q

ETOMIDATE
-precautions of side effects

A

Not intended for prolonged infusion

144
Q

ETOMIDATE
-precautions / side effects

A

Not intended for prolonged infusion

145
Q

ETOMIDATE
-which guidelines contain it

A

RSI

146
Q

FENTANYL
-guidelines

A

-Management of Acute Pain
-Chest Pain/ACS/STEMI
-Pharmacological Management: Synch Cardioversion and NIPPV

147
Q

GLUCAGON
-Guidelines

A

Hypoglycemia

148
Q

GLUCAGON
-dosage

A

1 mg IM/IN

Peds:
1 mg IM/IN (if >20 kg or >5 yo)
0.5 mg IM/IN (if <20 kg or <5 yo)

149
Q

GLUCAGON
- how do we carry it

A

1 mg/mL
(2 vials)

150
Q

IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE (ATROVENT)
-precautions and side effects

A

-use with caution in patients with narrow angle glaucoma
-side effects may include palpitations, dizziness, anxiety, headache

151
Q

IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE (ATROVENT)
-Guidelines

A

Bronchospasm

152
Q

LIDOCAINE
-precautions and side effects

A

-at higher doses may cause CNS stimulation, seizure, depression

153
Q

LIDOCAINE
-Guidelines

A

Conscious IO
Tachycardia with a Pulse
Cardiac Arrest (VF/VT/Asystole/PEA)

154
Q

LORAZEPAM (ATIVAN)
-pharmacology and actions

A

Benzodiazepine that functions as a CNS depressant, anticonvulsant, and sedative

155
Q

LORAZEPAM (ATIVAN)
-indications

A

-seizures
-pharmacologic management of painful/anxiety producing procedures
-delirium with agitated behavior
-uncontrolled shivering in hyperthermia

156
Q

LORAZEPAM (ATIVAN)
-contraindications

A

-neurologic or respiratory depression
-acute angle glaucoma
-allergy

157
Q

LORAZEPAM (ATIVAN)
-precautions and side effects

A

-respiratory depression and/or hypotension can occur (more likely when used with other depressants, or when given rapidly)

158
Q

LORAZEPAM (ATIVAN)
-Guidelines

A

-Agitated or Violent Patient
-Bradycardia
-Seizures
-Hyperthermia/Heat Exposure

159
Q

LORAZEPAM (ATIVAN)
- dosage

A
  • 2-4 mg IM
    OR
  • 2 mg IV/IO

May repeat once after 15 min
Max total dose 4mg

PEDS:
0.05 mg/kg IM/IV/IO
MAX dose 2 mg IV/IO
Max dose 4 mg IM

160
Q

LORAZEPAM
- how do we carry it

A

2 mg/ 1mL

161
Q

MAGNESIUM SULFATE
- pharmacology and actions

A

-smooth muscle relaxant
-reduces arrhythmias
-decreases seizure in eclampsia and preeclampsia
-CNS depressant

162
Q

MAGNESIUM SULFATE
- indications

A
  • eclampsia and preeclampsia
  • tornadoes de pointes
  • severe bronchospasm in asthma or COPD
163
Q

MAGNESIUM SULFATE
- absolute contraindications

A

Known allergy

164
Q

MAGNESIUM SULFATE
- precautions and side effects

A

-may cause hypotension and respiratory depression in large doses
- caution with use in patients with renal failure

165
Q

MAGNESIUM SULFATE
- Guidelines

A
  • Bronchospasm
  • OB
  • Childbirth
  • Tachycardia with a pulse
  • Seizures
  • Cardiac Arrest
166
Q

MAGNESIUM SULFATE
- dosages

A

BRONCHOSPASM
50 mg/kg over 5-10 minutes IV/IO
MAX dose 2 g

SEIZURES IN PREGNANCY
Prophylaxis: 4 g over 10-15 min
Management: 5 g slow push over 5-10 min

TORSADES
2 g over 5-10 minutes IV/IO

167
Q

MAGNESIUM SULFATE
- how do we carry it

A

2 G / 50 mL (bags)

May also have vial (check concentration)

168
Q

METHYLPREDNISOLONE (SOLU-MEDROL)
- precautions and side effects

A

None

169
Q

MIDAZOLAM (VERSED)
- pharmacology and actions

A

Benzodiazepine that functions as a CNS depressant, anticonvulsant, and sedative

170
Q

MIDAZOLAM (VERSED)
- indications

A
  • seizures
  • pharmacologic management of painful/anxiety producing procedures
  • delirium with agitated behavior
  • uncontrolled shivering in hyperthermia
171
Q

MIDAZOLAM (VERSED)
- absolute contraindications

A
  • respiratory and/or CNS depression
  • allergy
172
Q

MIDAZOLAM
- precautions and side effects

A
  • a high potential to cause respiratory depression and/or hypotension
173
Q

MIDAZOLAM
- Guidelines

A
  • Seizures
  • pharmacologic management when pacing
  • Agitated or Violent Patient
174
Q

MIDAZOLAM
- dosages

A

SEIZURES
0.2 mg/kg IM/IN
MAX 5-10 mg

 0.1 mg/kg IV/IO
 Administer slowly over 2 minutes
 MAX 4 mg

AGITATED PATIENTS
5 mg IM/IN/IV/IO
May repeat every 3 minutes
MAX total 20 mg

PHARMACOLOGIC MGMT FOR PACING
1 mg IV/IO slowly every 2-3 doses
MAX 5 mg

175
Q

MIDAZOLAM
- how do we carry it

A

Multiple concentrations — always double-check!

5 mg/ 1 mL

5 mg / 5 mL

10 mg/ 2 mL

176
Q

NALOXONE (NARCAN)
- pharmacology and actions

A

-narcotic antagonist which competitively binds to opioid receptors in the brain
-displaces opioid molecules, reversing the effect of opioids on the brain

177
Q

NALOXONE (NARCAN)
- indications

A
  • reversal of acute opioid toxicity
178
Q

NALOXONE (NARCAN)
- precautions and side effects

A
  • may precipitate acute withdrawal symptoms: be prepared to manage
  • duration of some narcotics is longer than NARCAN
  • repeated doses may be necessary
179
Q

NALOXONE (NARCAN)
- Guidelines

A
  • Altered Mental Status
  • Opioid Overdose
180
Q

NALOXONE (NARCAN)
- dosages

A

-4 mg IN

-0.4 - 2 mg IV/IO/IM/IN

PEDS
0.1 mg/kg IV/IO/IM/IN

181
Q

ONDANSETRON (ZOFRAN)
- precautions and side effects

A

May cause QT prolongation

182
Q

ONDANSETRON (ZOFRAN)
- Guidelines

A

Nausea/Vomiting

183
Q

SUCCINYLCHOLINE
- Guidelines

A

RSI

184
Q

CALCIUM CHLORIDE
- pharmacology and actions

A
  • increases calcium levels
  • stimulates release of catecholamines
  • increases cardiac contractility (positive inotropic effect)
  • stabilizes myocardial cell membranes in hyperkalemia
185
Q

CALCIUM CHLORIDE
- indications

A
  • suspected hyperkalemia
  • antidote for calcium channel blocker overdose
186
Q

CALCIUM CHLORIDE
- contraindications

A
  • do not use in suspected digoxin toxicity
  • hypercalcemia
  • suspected severe hypokalemia
  • allergy
187
Q

CALCIUM CHLORIDE
- precautions and side effects

A
  • may cause discomfort at injection site
  • will precipitate if mixed with sodium bicarbonate
188
Q

CALCIUM CHLORIDE
- dosage

A

1 g IV/IO over 5 minutes
Ensure IV/IO latency and do not exceed 1 mL/minute

189
Q

CALCIUM CHLORIDE
- how do we carry it

A

1 gm / 10 mL

190
Q

PROPARACAINE OPHTHALMIC
- pharmacology and actions

A
  • site of action is ophthalmic pain nerve cell membrane
  • alleviates eye pain
191
Q

PROPARACAINE
- indications

A

Topical anesthetic prior to irrigation of eyes with Morgan’s lens

192
Q

PROPARACAINE
- contraindications

A

Allergy

193
Q

PROPARACAINE
- precautions and side effects

A
  • each bottle is single patient use only
  • may dilate pupils, cause local irritation
194
Q

PROPARACAINE
- Guidelines

A

Dermal Chemical Burns

195
Q

PROPARACAINE
- dosages

A

1-2 drops in affected eye
Wait 30-60 seconds for anesthetic effect

196
Q

PROPARACAINE
- how do we carry it

A

Single use bottle

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