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What is the local protocol for

Oxygen

A

Standing

(EMT’s can administer)

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What is the trade name for

Oxygen

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None

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What is the “Action” for

Oxygen

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Increases Oxygen concentration

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What is the “Indication” for

Oxygen

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Dyspnea, shock, SpO2 < 94%

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What is the “Contra-Indication” for

Oxygen

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None if used responsibly

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What is the “Route” for

Oxygen

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Inhalation

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What is the “Dose” for

Oxygen

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0 to 15 lts

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What are “Side Effects” for

Oxygen

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Vaso-constriction

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What is the local protocol for

Oral Glucose

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Call - In

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What are “Trade Names” for

Oral Glucose

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Glutose, Insta-Glucose

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What is the “Action” for

Oral Glucose

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Increases circulating glucose levels.

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What is the indication for

Oral Glucose

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Known and/or suspected hypoglycemia

BGL < 70 md/dl

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What is the “Contra-Indication” for

Oral Glucose

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Inability to swallow and/or follow directions.

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What is the “Route” for

Oral Glucose

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Buccal

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What is the “Dose” for

Oral Glucose

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15 to 25 gms

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What are “Side Effects” for

Oral Glucose

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None

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What is the local protocol for

Activated Charcoal

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Call - In

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What are “Trade Names” for

Activated Charcoal

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Super-Char, Insta-Char, Actidose, LiquiChar.

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What is the “Action” for

Activated Charcoal

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Binds to ingested toxin

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What is the “Indication” for

Activated Charcoal

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Ingestion of poison/toxins

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What is the “Contra-Indication” for

Activated Charcoal

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Inability to follow diredtions and/or swallow.

Acids/Alkaline

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What is the “Route” for

Activated Charcoal

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Injestion

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What is the “Dose” for

Activated Charcoal

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1 gm/kg

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What are “Side Effects” for

Activated Charcoal

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Tarry bowel movements.

CAUTION: Aspiration

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What is the local protocol for Aspirin (ASA)
Call - In
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What are "Trade Names" for Aspirin
Bayer, Bufferin
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What is the "Action" for Aspirin
Decreases platelet aggregation
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What is the "Indication" for Aspirin
Chest discomfort
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What is the "Contra-Indication for Aspirin
Allergic to ASA, Previously taken daily dose.
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What is the "Route" for Aspirin
Ingestion
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What is the "Dose" for Aspirin
325 mgs or 4 x 81 mg baby ASA to 324 mg
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What are "Side Effects" for Aspirin
Upper GI and Ulcer irritation.
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What is the local protocol for Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)
Call - In
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What are "Trade Names" for Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)
Proventil, Ventolin, Alupent, Metaprel, Serevent
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What is the "Action" for Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)
Relaxes bronchiole, Dilates lower airways
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What is the "Indication" for Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)
Dyspnea, prescribed MDI/SVN
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What is the "Contra-Indication" for Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)
Max does has been taken.
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What is the "Route" for Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)
Inhalation
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What is the "Dose" for Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)
2 - 3 puffs, depending on medical direction.
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What are "Side Effects" for Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)
Tachycardia, tremors, dry mouth, N/V
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What is the local protocol for Nitroglycerin
Call - In
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What are "Trade Names" for Nitroglycerin
Nitrostat
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What is the "Action" for Nitroglycerin
Dilates blood vessels decreasing cardiac workload.
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What is the "Indication" for Nitroglycerin
Chest discomfort, Patient is prescribed
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What is the "Contra-Indication" for Nitroglycerin
ED Medication within 24 hrs, BP less than 90 mmHg systolic
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What is the "Route" for Nitroglycerin
Sub-lingual
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What is the "Dose" for Nitroglycerin
Max 3 doses of 0.4 mg 3 - 5 minutes apart
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What are Side Effects for Nitroglycerin
Headache, drop in B/P, bitter or burning taste.
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What is the local protocol for Epinephrine
Administer in life threat Call - In Post
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What are "Trade Names" for Epinephrine
Adrenalin, Epi-Pen, Epi-Pen jr.
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What is the "Action" for Epinephrine
Sympathetic nervous response mimic
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What is the "Indication" for Epinephrine
Anaphylaxis Patient is prescribed
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What is the "Contra-Indication" for Epinephrine
None if true life threat (anaphylaxis)
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What is the "Route" for Epinephrine
Intra-muscular (IM)
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What is the "Dose" for Epinephrine
0. 3 mg adult 0. 15 mg pedi
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What are "Side Effects" for Epinephrine
Tachycardia, dizziness, N/V, HA, CP, pale
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What is the local protocol for Albuterol
Call - In
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What are "Trade Names" for Albuterol
Proventil, Ventolin
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What is the "Action" for Albuterol
Relaxes bronchiole, dialates lower airways
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What is the "Indication" for Albuterol
Dyspnea
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What is the "Contra-Indication" for Albuterol
Underlying cardiac conditions (relative)
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What is the "Route" for Albuterol
Nebulized inhalation
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What is the Dose for Albuterol
2.5 mg Albuterol in 3.0 ml saline
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What are "Side Effects" for Albuterol
Tachycardia, tremors, dry mouth, N/V
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What is the local protocol for Ondansetron (Zofran)
Call - In
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What are "Trade Names" for Ondansetron
Zofran
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What is the "Action" for Ondansetron (Zofran)
Decreases nausea
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What is the "Indication" for Ondansetron (Zofran)
Nausea
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What is the "Contra-Indication" for Ondansetron (Zofran)
None if used correctly
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What is the "Route" for Ondansetron (Zofran)
Orally dissolving tablet (ODT)
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What is the "Dose" for Ondansetron (Zofran)
4.0 mg tablet
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What are "Side Effects" for Ondansetron (Zofran)
Fatigue, dizziness, HA, flushing, hiccups
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What is the local protocol for Naloxone (Narcan)
Call - In
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What are "Trade Names" for Naloxone
Narcan
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What is the "Action" for Naloxone (Narcan)
Competitive opioid site receptive antagonist
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What is the "Indication" for Naloxone (Narcan)
Respiratory depression in suspected opioid user.
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What is the "Contra-Indication" for Naloxone (Narcan)
Underlying cardiac conditions (relative) Known hypersensitivity to medication.
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What is the "Route" for Naloxone (Narcan)
Intra-nasal (IN)
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What is the "Dose" for Naloxone (Narcan)
0.5 mg titrate up to 2.0 mg total
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What are "Side Effects" for Naloxone (Narcan)
None if no opioids on board, tachycardia, NV, Pulmonary Edema.
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What are "Trade Names" for Dextrose 50
D50
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What is the "Action" for Dextrose 50
Increase circulation glucose
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What is the "Indication" for Dextrose 50
Hypoglycemia
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What is the "Route" for Dextrose 50
IV
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What is the local protocol for Phenylephrine
Call - In
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What are "Trade Names" for Phenylephrine
Deconex
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What is the "Action" for Phenylephrine
Vasoconstriction of nasal mucose
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What is the "Indication" for Phenylephrine
Epistaxis
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What is the "Contra-Indication" for Phenylephrine
Avoid droplets into eyes, pupil will dilate.
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What is the "Route" for Phenylephrine
Intra-nasal
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What is the "Dose" for Phenylephrine
2 sprays into affected naris (es)
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What are "Side Effects" for Phenylephrine
None

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