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Aspirin trade name

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ASA, Bayer

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Aspirin class

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Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, anti-platelet

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Aspirin onset

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15-30 minutes

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Aspirin duration

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4-6 hours; antiplatelet effects may persist 4-10 days

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Aspirin indications

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mild to moderate pain or fever, prevention of platelet aggregation in inschemia, all patients with ACS, any patient with symptoms of ischemic chest pain, unstable angina, prevention of MI or reinfarction

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Aspirin contraindications

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Hypersensitivity to salicylates, GI bleeding, Active ulcer disease or acute asthma (relative contraindication), hemorrhagic stroke, bleeding disorders, children with flu-like symptoms

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aspirin adverse reactions

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stomach irritation, heartburn or indigestion, nausea or vomiting, allergic reactions

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aspirin special considerations

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Pregnancy safety: Category D in third trimester, Category C in first and second
trimesters
* Is given as soon as possible to the patient with ACS.
* Aspirin is not routinely used as an analgesic in the prehospital setting.

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aspirin adult dose

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Mild pain and fever: 325-650 mg PO q 4 hours ACS: 160-325 mg PO non-enteric-coated tablet
(chewing is preferable to swallowing); may use rectal suppository for patients who cannot take
orally

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chlorhexidine trade name

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Hibiclens
Betasept

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chlorhexidine class

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topical antibacterial

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chlorhexidine onset and duration

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n/a

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chlorhexidine indications

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Skin prep
* Skin/wound cleansing
* Surgical hand scrub

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chlorhexidine contraindications

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Hypersensitivity to the medication
* Caution in patients <2 months of age

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chlorhexidine adverse reactions

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Anaphylaxis
* Local irritation

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chlorhexidine adult dose

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4 % solution; wash with 5 mL, rinse and repeat. Apply scrub x 2 minutes, dry with sterile towel
repeat as needed

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chlorhexedine special considerations

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n/a

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Dextrose 50% (include D25%, D10%) class

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carbohydrate, hypertonic solution

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Dextrose 50% (include D25%, D10%) onset

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1 minute

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Dextrose 50% (include D25%, D10%) duration

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depends on the degree of hypoglycemia

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Dextrose 50% (include D25%, D10%) indications

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Hypoglycemia (documented or strongly suspected)
* Altered level of consciousness
* Coma of unknown origin
* Seizure of unknown origin

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Dextrose 50% (include D25%, D10%) contraindications

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Intracranial or intraspinal hemorrhage
* Increased intracranial pressure
* Known or suspected stroke in the absence of hypoglycemia
* Dehydrated patients with delirium

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Dextrose 50% (include D25%, D10%) adverse reactions

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Warmth, pain, or burning from medication infusion
* Hyperglycemia
* Thrombophlebitis

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Dextrose 50% (include D25%, D10%) adult dose

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12.5-25 g slow IV (25-50 mL 50% dextrose; 50-100 mL 25% dextrose; or 125-250 mL 10%
dextrose); may repeat to max dose

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Dextrose 50% (include D25%, D10%) special considerations
Pregnancy safety: Category C * Draw blood sample before administration if possible. Perform blood glucose analysis before administration if possible. * Extravasation may cause tissue necrosis; use large vein and aspirate occasionally to ensure route patency. * Prolonged carbohydrate administration without thiamine supplementation in deficient patients has been reported to precipitate Wernicke encephalopathy, but there are no reported instances of a single glucose administration causing Wernicke encephalopathy. Therefore, the paramedic should never delay glucose administration in a hypoglycemic patient to administer thiamine first.
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diphenhydraine trade name
benedryl
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diphenhydramine class
antihistamine
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diphenhydramine onset
max effects 1-3 hours
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diphenhydramine duration
6-12 hours
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diphenhydramine indications
Moderate to severe allergic reactions * Anaphylaxis (after epinephrine) * Acute extrapyramidal (dystonic) reactions
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diphenhydramine contraindications
Patients taking nonselective MAO inhibitors (now increasingly rare) * Hypersensitivity * Narrow-angle glaucoma (relative) * Newborns and nursing mothers (per manufacturer)
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diphenhydramine adverse reactions
Dose-related drowsiness * Disturbed coordination * Hypotension * Palpitations * Tachycardia, bradycardia * Thickening of bronchial secretions * Dry mouth and throat paradoxical excitement in children
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diphendydramine adult dose
1 mg/kg (max dose 50 mg), IM/PO or slow IV
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diphenhydramine special considerations
Pregnancy safety: Category C * Use cautiously in patients with CNS depression or lower respiratory tract diseases such as asthma.
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epinephrine 1:1,000 trade name
EpiPen
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epinephrine 1:1,000 Class
Sympathomimetic/bronchodilator
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epinephrine 1:1,000 INdications
bronchial asthma, exacerbation of copd, allergic reactions, pediatric cardiac arrest
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epinephrine 1:1,000 contraindications
patients with underlying cardiovascular disease, hypertension, pregnancy, patients with tachyarrythmias
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epinephrine 1:1,000 adverse reactions
palpitations, tacycardia, anxiousness, headache, tremor
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epinephrine 1:1,000 adult dose
0.3-0.5 mg
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epinephrine 1:1,000 special considerations
should never be given undiluted as an iv bolus
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naloxone trade name
narcan
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naloxone class
opioid antagonist
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naloxone onset
within 2 minutes
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naloxone duration
20 -120 minutes
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naloxone indications
complete or partial reversal of CNS depression induced by opioids. decreased level of consciousness or coma of unknown origin
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naloxone contraindications
hypersensitivity, avoid use in mperidine induced seizures
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naloxone adverse reactions
withdrawal, tachycardia, hypertension, dysrhythias, nausea and vomiting, diaphoresis, blurred vision
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naloxone adult dose
IV 0.4 mg titrate for effect,
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naloxone special considerations
Pregnancy safety: Category C * Some research has demonstrated the efficacy of IN naloxone administration; however, the optimal dose for the IN route has not been established. * Seizures have been reported (no causal relationship has been established). * Naloxone may not reverse hypotension. * Exercise caution and use smaller doses when administering naloxone to narcotic addicts (may precipitate withdrawal with hypertension, tachycardia, and violent behavior). * Naloxone may make intubation, airway adjunct placement, or prolonged assisted ventilation unnecessary. * Administer naloxone and assess for response prior to attempting ET intubation in apneic patients with a suspected opioid overdose. * Rare anaphylactic reactions have been reported.
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nitro trade name
nitrostat
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nitro class
vasodilator
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nitro onset
1-3 minutes
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nitro duration
IV 3-5 minutes SL approimately 25 minutes
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nitro indications
ischemic chest pain, heart failure, acute MI, hypertensive emergencies with ACS, as local vasodilator as treatment for extravasation of vasopressor medications
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nitro contraindications
Volume depletion * Hypersensitivity * Hypotension (SBP <90 mm Hg or 30 mm Hg below baseline) * Head injury * Extreme bradycardia (HR <50 beats/min) * Extreme tachycardia (HR > 100beats/min) in the absence of heart failure * Right ventricular infarction * Cerebral hemorrhage * Recent use of tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil (Levitra), or sildenafil (Viagra) * Aortic stenosis
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nitro adverse reactions
transient headache, reflex tachycardia hypotension, nausea and vomiting, postural syncope, diaphoresis, flushing
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nitro adult dose
0.4 mg SL, may repeat 3 doses every 3-5 minutes PE, consider 0.8 mg
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nitro special special consideratinos
Pregnancy safety: Category C * Nitroglycerin is associated with increased susceptibility to hypotension in older adults. * Nitroglycerin decomposes when exposed to light or heat. * Must be kept in airtight containers. * The active ingredient of nitroglycerin will sting, when administered sublingually. * Use with caution in patients with inferior acute MI with possible right ventricular involvement. 24 * Administer IV nitroglycerin by infusion pump to ensure precise flow rate. * Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tubing may absorb up to 80% of available drug; non-PVC tubing should be used.
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ondansetron trade name
zofran
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ondansetron class
antiemetic/serotonin-blocking agent
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ondansetron onset
within 30 minutes
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ondansetron duration
3-6 hours
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ondansetron indications
nausea, vomiting
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ondansetron contraindications
hypersensitivity, administration with apomorphine, liver disease, GI obstrucion, prolonged QT syndrome
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ondansetron adverse reactions
generally well tolerated, ecg irregularities, hiccups, pruritus, flushing, chills, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, extrapyramidal symptoms, shivering, hypoxia,
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ondansetron adult dose
IV up to 4 mg slow push
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ondansetron special considerations
Pregnancy safety: Category B * The use of ondansetron may mask the symptoms of adynamic ileus, GI obstruction. or gastric distention after abdominal surgery: * Tablets should be gently removed from the foil, not pushed through the package. * Allow ODT to dissolve on tongue with saliva. * Caution: May prolong QT interval.
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oral glucose trade name
glutose 15, insta-glucose
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oral glucose class
sugaro
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oral glucose onset
rapid
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oral glucose duration
n/a
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oral glucose indications
hypoglycemia with altered mental status
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oral glucose contraindications
airway compromise, unconsciousness/inability to control airway
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oral glucose adverse reactions
possible airway obtruction
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oral glucose adult dose
15 g PO
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promethazine trade name
phenergan
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promethazine class
phenothiazine antihistamine
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promethazine onset
IV rapidp
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promethazine duration
4-12 hours
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promethazine indications
nausea/vomiting, motion sickness, preoperative and postoperative, obsetric (during labor) sedation, to potentiate the effects of analgesics, allergic reactions
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promethazine contraindications
hypersensitivity, comatose states, CNS depression from alcohol, barbituates, or narcotics
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promethazine adverse reactions
sedation, dizziness, may impair mental and physical ability, allergic reactions, dysrhythmias, n/v, hyperexcitability, dystonia, extravasation may cause massive local tissue injury, use in children may cause hallucinations, convulsions, and sudden death
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promethazine adult dose
12.5-25 mg IV
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promethazine special considerations
Pregnancy safety: Category C. Generally considered safe for use during labor. * Use caution in patients with asthma, peptic ulcer, and bone marrow depression. * Take care to avoid accidental intra-arterial injection. Deep IM injections are the preferred route of administration. * Dilute into > 10 mL NS and give slow IV administration over 1 minute or longer through a running IV line while monitoring carefully for signs of infiltration. Avoid veins in the hands or wrists.

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