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1
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Aspirin priority

A

Before giving nitro

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Aspirin contraindications

A

Allergy

GI Bleed

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3
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Aspirin Dose

A

4 x 81 mg
or
324 (325) mg

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4
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Aspirin consult needed

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No

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5
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Aspirin route

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Orally

chew and swallow

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6
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O2 protocol for Aspirin patient

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Non-rebreather 12-15 lpm

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7
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Aspirin type of med

A

Anti platelet

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Nitroglycerine (NTG) - indications

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Heart related chest pain

Secondary for chest pain

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9
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Nitroglycerine (NTG) - contraindications

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Systolic

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10
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Nitroglycerine (NTG) - route

A

Sublingual

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11
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Nitroglycerine (NTG) - dose

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.4 mg max 3 doses
Warn will cause headache
Stick under tounge

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12
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Nitroglycerine (NTG) - consult

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Only if more than 3 needed
Or
Change in BP or pulse

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13
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Nitroglycerine (NTG) - danger

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Can cause BP to tank

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14
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Nitroglycerine (NTG) - drugs affect

A

Vasodilator

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15
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Nitroglycerine (NTG) - O2

A

Non rebreather - 12 to 15 lpm

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Nitroglycerine (NTG) - patient instructions

A

Under the tongue

May cause headache

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17
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Activated charcoal - indications

A

Ingested Poisoning
Or
Overdose

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18
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Activated charcoal - contraindications

A

Inability to swallow
Altered mental status
Emetic (ipicac) prior to arrival
Caustic substance

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19
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Activated charcoal - dose

A

1 gm per kg

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20
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Activated charcoal - route

A

Oral

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21
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Activated charcoal - consult needed

A

Yes with poison control
And
Relay any home remedies

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22
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Activated charcoal - O2 needed

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Nasal cannula 2-6 lpm

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23
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Glucose - indications

A

Altered mental status

Unconscious for unknown reason

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24
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Glucose - Contraindicatins

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Unconscious (National)
Unable to swallow (National)
Not taken insulin in days (National)

25
Glucose - dose
One tube - 10-15 g | Can repeat 1x after 10 min
26
Glucose - route
Between gum and cheek (Buccal)
27
Glucose - consult
For repeat doses
28
Glucose - O2
Non rebreather - 12-15 lpm
29
Epinephrine(EPI) - indications
Anaphylaxis Severe breathing problems History of Asthma Secondary for asthma
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Epinephrine(EPI) - contraindications
None if anaphylaxis Consult if for asthma, pregnant, or cardio history
31
Epinephrine(EPI) - risks/side effects
Increase in BP, pulse, and heart preload
32
Epinephrine(EPI) - dose
Over 66 lbs or 3 yrs old - .3 mg | Under - .15 mg
33
Epinephrine(EPI) - route
IM lateral thigh Empty pockets Cross legs and step on foot Hold inner thigh
34
Epinephrine(EPI) - consult
If for asthma which is mild or moderate, pregnant, or heart history
35
Epinephrine(EPI) - O2
Non-rebreather 12-15 lpm
36
Epinephrine(EPI) - secondary med for
Asthma
37
Epinephrine(EPI) - Initiate when
Moderate if history | Severe if no history, pregnant, heart history
38
Albuteral - secondary for
Allergic reaction
39
Albuteral - indications
``` Asthma Emphysema Bronchitis COPD Allergic reactions ```
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Albuteral - contraindications
Not his inhaler, max dose reached
41
Albuteral - dose
``` If reaction to environment get to ambulance to administer Shake it Warm it 2 puffs per dose 2 doses within 30 min Need consult for addl ```
42
Albuterol - Route
Inhaled
43
Albuterol - O2
Non rebreather 12-15 lpm
44
Albuterol - consult
If more needed
45
Acetominephrine - indications
Pain greater than 2-5
46
Acetominephrine - contraindications
``` Head injury Hypotensive Tylenol prod in last 4 hours Inability to swallow Resp distress Vomiting Liver disease Allergy Under 3 years old ```
47
Acetominephrine - dose
48
Acetominephrine - route
Oral
49
Acetominephrine - consult
No
50
Acetominephrine - route
Inhaled
51
Acetominephrine - O2
Nasal cannula 2-6 lpm
52
Narcan - indications
Suspected opioid OD with resp depression Pinpoint pupils Breathing
53
Narcan - contraindications
28 days old or younger
54
Narcan - route
Intranasel
55
Narcan - dose
1 ml per nare
56
Narcan - consult
Only for addl dose
57
Narcan - O2
Non rebreather 12-15 lpm
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Aspirin indications
Heart related chest pain

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