Medicines Managment Flashcards
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What is is the scope for drug administration when two ECA’s work together?
A
Can administer Oxygen & Entonox if a clinician is en route. Can administer Oxygen if requested by a HCP such as hospital transfer or as per patients own prescription.
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Q
What drugs can an ECA prepare when working with a Clinician?
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Sodium Chloride 0.9% for IV Glucose 10% for IV Sodium Chloride 0.9% Flush IV Adrenaline 1:10000 & Amiodarone, Pre filled in arrests Oxygen Entonox
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Q
What are the Contra Indications for Entonox (NOO)
A
Head injury with altered LOC
Diving sickness (the bends)
Severely disturbed Psychosomatic patients
Caution for:
Chest injury where tension pneumothorax suspected
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Q
What concentrations of Oxygen are available and what delivery methods
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100% for trauma/emergencies via BVM/Non rebreather masks Ventilation via Microvent & Parapac Venturi Masks & chambers: 24% Blue 28% White 35% Yellow 40% Red 60% Green
Nasal cannulae
