Indications Flashcards
Adenosine
SVT w/ no a fib/flutter
Regular monomorphic wide-complex tach
Albuterol
Bronchospasm
Hyperkalemia
Amiodarone
Post defib VF, pulseless VT, polymorphic VT, wide complex tach
Unstable VT with unsuccessful cardioversion
Adjunct to cardioversion of SVT/PSVT
Rate control in A fib/flutter
Aspirin
Chest pain or S/S of AMI
ECG indications of AMI
Unstable angina
Pain, discomort, fever in adult pt
Atropine
Symptomatic bradycardia Cholinergic poisoning (organophosphate, etc)
Calcium Chloride
Hypocalcemia Calcium channel blocker OD Acute hyperkalemia (known/suspected) Hypermagnesia/OD Pretreat IV calcium channel blocker admin
Dextrose
Known hypoglycemia
Altered w/o explanation
Seizures w/o explanation
Hyperkalemia
Diltiazem
Rapid ventricular rates w/ a fib/flutter
PSVT post adenosine
Diphenhydramine
Anaphylaxis (2nd line drug)
Phenothiazine reactions (extrapyramidal symptoms)
Antiemetic
Dopamine
Symptomatic bradycardias
Hypotension in absence of hypovolemia
Cardiogenic/septic shock after fluid admin
Epinephrine
Cardiac arrest- VF/pulseless VTach, asystole, PEA
Severe bronchospasm
Analphylaxis
Bradycardia with profound hypotension
Hypotension unresponsive to other therapy
Croup (racemic)
Glucagon
Symptomatic hypoglycemia without IV access
Beta blocker poisoning
Ipatropium Bromide
Bronchospasm associated with COPD, emphysema, bronchitis
Lidocaine
Ventricular antiarrythmic (VT,VF, PVC)
Prophylaxis against recurrence from VT/VF
IO pain management
Magnesium Sulfate
Torsades Hypomagnesia Preterm labor Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (Eclampsia/preeclampsia) Hyperactive airway- severe athsma
