Medications Flashcards
What do we use Adrenaline 1:1000 for?
- Anaphylaxis
- Life threatening asthma
What is the ADULT dosage for adrenaline 1:1000
500mcg (0.5ml)
How is adrenaline 1:1000 administered?
IM
What bag is adrenaline 1:1000 in?
Black bag
What is the dosage for adrenaline 1:10,000 in cardiac arrest
1mg (10ml)
What is the dosage for adrenaline 1:10,000 for POST ROSC
50-100mcg (0.5-1ml)
How do we give adrenaline 1:10,000
IV
What bag is the adrenaline 1:10,000 in?
Cardiac bag - green
What are the indications for POST ROSC adrenaline
POST ROSC BP of less than 100mmHg
What are the special circumstances for adrenaline 1:10,000 in cardiac arrest
HYPOTHERMIA
- do not administer if temperature <30°c
- HALF the dose (5mg/5ml) OR DOUBLE the time interval (6-10 minutes) if temp between 30-35°c)
What is the route of adrenaline 1:10,000
IV / IO
What do we use amiodarone for?
Shockable rhythms in cardiac arrest (VF/VT)
(works as an anti-arrhythmic)
What is the dosage for amiodarone
After 3rd shock - 300mg
After 5th shock -150mg
(only 2 doses)
What bag is the amiodarone in?
Cardiac bag- green
What is the route of amiodarone
IV / IO
What do we use aspirin for?
-Myocardial infarctions / ECG suggesting ischemia
- TIA
What id the dose for Aspirin
300mg
What bag is the aspirin kept in?
Red bag
What is the route of aspirin
oral tablet
-Chewed in MI
What is atropine used for?
Symptomatic bradycardia and bradycardia POST ROSC
What is the dose of atropine?
600mcg (1ml) every 3-5 mins
What bag is the atropine in?
Red
What is the route of atropine
IV
What is Benzylpenicillin (BenPen) used for?
Suspected meningitis
What is the dose of BenPen?
1200mg / 1.2g
What bag is the BenPen in?
Red bag
What is the route of Ben Pen
IV / IM
What is Chlorphenamine used for?
-Symptomatic allergic reactions
- Anaphylaxis (after giving adrenaline)
What is the dose of Chlorphenamine
10mg
What bag is chlorphenamine in?
black
What is the route of chlorphenamine
IV / IM
What is co-amoxiclav used for?
- open fractures
- traumatic amputation
-blast injuries with underlying fractures
(WITHIN 3 HOURS OF INJURY)
What is the dose of co-amoxiclav?
1.2g over 3-4 minutes
Who carries co-amoxiclav?
-HART
-SP
-sometimes FRV
What is the route of co-amoxiclav
IV
What is dexamethasone used for?
Croup
What is the dosage of dexamethasone?
2mg
What bag is the dexamethasone in?
Black bag / on the FRV