Emergency Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Cardiac Arrest
A
- DC Shock 150J biphasic
- Adrenaline 1mg IV (10ml of 1 in 10,000)
- Amiodarone 300mg IV (if shockable rhythm)
2
Q
Anaphylaxis
A
- Adrenaline 0.5mg IM (0.5ml of 1 in 1000)
- Hydrocortisone 200mg IV
- Chlorpheniramine 10mg IV
3
Q
Seizure
A
- Lorazepam 4mg IV
- Or if no IV access → diazepam 10mg PR
4
Q
Hypoglycaemia
A
- 10% glucose 150ml IV, OR
- 20% glucose 75ml IV (repeat as needed), OR
- Glucagon 1mg IM (if no IV access)
5
Q
Hyperkalaemia
A
- 10% calcium gluconate 10ml IV over 5 mins
- THEN 10% glucose 250ml IV
- 10 unites Actrapid insulin added over 30 mins
6
Q
Bradycardia
A
- Atropine 500mcg IV
- Repeat every 3-5 mins to maximum of 3mg if needed
7
Q
SVT
A
- Adenosine 6mg IV
- Can be followed by 12mg, then another 12mg if unsuccessful
Must be given as a bolus + flushed quickly through large vein
8
Q
VT (without adverse signs)
A
- Amiodarone 300g IV over 20-60 mins
9
Q
Rapid tranquilisation of agitated patient at risk to self/others
A
- Lorazepam 1-2mg PO/IM, or
- Haloperidol 2-5mg PO/IM
Use oral where possible; give half of dose in elderly or renal failure; haloperidol is CI in parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia + alcohol withdrawal
