Medical emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
Anaphylaxis?
A
Administer 100% O2 15L/min
Adrenaline 0.5ml i.m (1:1000) / 5mins if needed
2
Q
Mild allergic reactions
A
Cetrazine 1 tablet 10mg
Clorphenamine 1 tablet 4mg
Loratidine 1 tablet 10mg
Advise not to drive after
3
Q
Asthma
A
100% O2 15L/min
Salbutamol inhaler 4 puffs MDI with spacer 100mcg
4
Q
Angina
A
100% O2 15L/min
GTN 2 puff sublingual (400mcg)/ 3 mins if needed
5
Q
MI
A
Aspirin 300mg
6
Q
Epilepsy
A
100% O2 15L/min
10mg Midazolam oromucosal into buccal cavity
7
Q
Hypoglycaemia
A
100% O2 15L/min
Oral glucose (10-20g)
Glucagon 1mg i.m
8
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