Emergency Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Angina
A
GTN Spray
2 puffs under tongue
2
Q
Myocardial Infarction
A
Aspirin
Give to patient to chew
3
Q
Asthma attacks
A
Salbutamol inhaler
1-2 puffs
Pt need to inhale whilst canister is being compressed
Spacers used for patients who cannot coordinate inhalation breaths
4
Q
Epilepsy
A
Buccal Midazolam
Blue - 1-5yrs old
Purple - 5-10yrs old
yellow - 10-adult
4 canisters in box
Remove red cap
Administer entire dose into buccal sulcus
