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What are the ALS indications for aspirin?

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Acute coronary syndrome

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What are the ALS indications for adrenaline?

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Cardiac arrest: VT/VF, asystole or PEA
Anaphylaxis:
Severe asthma
Croup

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What are the ALS indications for ceftriaxone?

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Suspected meningococcal septicaemia
Severe sepsis (consult only)
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What are the ALS indications for dextrose 10%?

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Diabetic hypoglycaemia (BSL <4) for pts in altered conscious state and unable to administer oral glucose

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What are the ALS indications for fentanyl?

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Analgesia IV or IN

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What are the ALS indications for glucagon?

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Diabetic hypoglycaemia (BSL <4) pts alters conscious state who are unable to administer oral glucose

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What are the ALS indications for GTN?

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Chest pain with ACS
Acute LVF/ cardiogenic APO
Autonomic dysreflexia
Preterm labour consult

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What are the ALS indications for atrovent?

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Severe respiratory distress associated with bronchospasm and exasperations of COPD

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What are the ALS indications for lignocaine?

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Diluent for ceftriaxone for IM administration in suspected meningococcal disease

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What are the ALS indications for Maxalon?

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Nausea and vomiting associated with:
Chest pain/cardiac nature 
Opioid administration for pain 
Cytotoxic or radiotherapy 
Previous diagnosed migraine 
Severe gastro

Prophylaxis for:
Spinal immobilisation
Eye trauma

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What are the ALS indications for midazolam?

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Status epilepticus

Sedation for agitated patient and psychostimulant OD

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What are the indications for misoprostol?

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Primary postpartum haemorrhage

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What are the ALS indications for morphine?

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Pain relief

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What are the ALS indications for nalaxone?

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Altered conscious state and respiratory depression secondary to admin of opioid or related drugs

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What are the ALS indications for stemetil? (5)

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Rx and prophylaxis for Nausea and vomiting associated with: 
Motion sickness 
Planned aeromedical evacuation 
Known allergy or C/I to Maxalon 
Headache irrespective of nausea 
Vertigo
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What are the ALS indications for salbutamol

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Respiratory distress with suspected bronchospasm: 
Asthma 
Severe allergic reactions 
COPD
Smoke inhalation 
Capsicum spray exposure
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What are the ALS indications for “water for injection”?

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Used to dissolve ceftriaxone in preparation for IV injection.

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