Meds Flashcards
Ketamine) dynamics:
Indications:
Contraindications:
(Pain Management) Adult & Pediatric Dose:
Dissociation dose:
= + sympathetic response, Sedative-hypnotic & analgesic med
= Moderate to severe pain ØSFI/RSI
= History of hypersensitivity to the med, Hypertension
= 0.2mg/kg/1-2mins w/ max single dose 20mg(.5mg/kg IN/M)
= 1-2mg/kg ((0.5 mg/kg IN/IM)
Acetaminophen) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Dose:
= Nonopioid Analgesic/Antipyretic Fever,
= pain management
= AMS
= IV/IO: 1 gram over 10 - 15 minutes, PO: 15 mg/kg
Diazepam) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Dose:
= Benzodiazepine. Binds w/ GABA receptors causing an influx of Cl
= Tcardia due to stimulant OD, Substained seizures. Anxiety. Sedation.
= Hypersensitivity
= 2.5-10 mg in 2.5 mg increments slow IV/IO/IM
Etomidate) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Dose:
= Nonbarbiturate, nonbenzodiazepine sedative Interacts w/ GABA receptors. Anesthetic w/o analgesic.
= Sedation / SFI/RSI
= Hypersensitivity
= 0.2-0.4 mg/kg (limit to 1 dose). Onset 30 secs Duration: 5-10 mins
Ketamine) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Sedation Dose:
Pain dose:
= Dissociative anesthetic. NMDA Receptor Antagonist Anesthetic
= Sedation, SFI/RSI, Analgesic
= Hypersensitivity
= Sedation: 1-2 mg/kg Onset: 30-60 secs, Duration: 10-20 mins
= Pain: 0.2 mg/kg IV/IO (max single dose 20 mg), 0.5 mg/kg IM/IN (if no IV/IO)
Ketorolac (Toradol) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Dose:
= Anti-inflammatory & antipyretic through inhibition of prostaglandins
= Mild-moderate pain, Fever, Inflammation, Renal calculi
= Hypersensitivity, Bronchospasm, Angioedema
= 15mg IV, 30mgIM
Levalbuterol (Xopenex) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Dose:
= ß Agonist w/ preference for ß2 receptors. <effects on heart vs Albuterol.
= Bronchospasm, Allergies/anaphylaxis, Hyperkalemia
= Hypersensitivity
= 0.63 mg/3 mL via SVN
Lorazepam) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Dose:
= Benzodiazepines, Binds w/ GABA receptors causing an influx of Cl
= Sustained seizures, anxiety, sedation, chemical restraint
= Hypersensitivity
= 2-4 mg (may repeat to a max dose of 8 mg)
Methylene Blue) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Dose:
= Water soluable thiazine dye helps metHb to hemoglobin conversion
= Methemoglobinemia (metHb), Nitrate OD/poisoning
= Hypersensitivity
= 1 mg/kg IV/IO over 5-30 minutes.
Midazolam (Versed) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Seizures Dose:
RSI Dose:
= Benzodiazepine, binds w/ GABA receptors causing an influx of Cl
= Active seizures, Chemical restraint, Anxiety, RSI/SFI, Sedation
= Hypersensitivity
= 0.2 mg/kg in 2 mg increments IV/IO (max 10 mg). 5 mg IM/IN
= 0.1-0.3 mg/kg slow IV/IO (max 10 mg) Onset: 2-5 mins. Duration: 15-30 mins.
Morphine) Dynamics:
indications:
Contra:
Analgesia:
STEMI:
NSTEMI-ACS:
= Narcotic (Schedule II Opioid) Analgesia & sedation via binding to opiate receptor
= Ischemic chest pain not relieved by Nitroglycerin
= Hypersensitivity. Uncorrected hypotension (<90 SBP)
= 2-10 mg up to max 20 mg.
= 2-4mg slow IV/O, may admin 2nd dose 2-8mg IV/IO q5-15 mins
= 0.1 mg/kg slow IV/IO or IM up to 10 mg
Rocuronium) Dynamics
Indications:
Contra:
Dose:
= Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker. Binds to ACh receptors
=DSI/RSI
= Hypersensitivity
= 0.6-1.2 mg/kg. TTP: 60-90 secs. DOP: 45-120 mins
Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4%) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Suspected acidosis Dose:
Hyperkalemia Dose:
= Alkalinizing Agent. Increases plasma bicarbonate, buffers excess hydrogen ion concertration, raises blood pH & reverses clinical manifestations of acidosis.
= Suspected hyperkalemia, suspected bicarbonateresponsive acidosis (DKA, OD on TCA’s, Aspirin or Cocaine)
= Patients in cardiac arrest
= 1 mEq/kg, Hyperkalemia:
= 50 mEq IV bolus.
Succinylcholine) Dynamics
Indications:
Contra:
Dose:
= Depolarizing neuromuscular blocker. Binds to Ach recptors
= DSI/RSI
= Hyperkalemia(burns, crush injury), Increased ICP, Severe trauma
= 1-1.5 mg/kg IV/IO. TTP: 45-60 seconds. DOP: 5-10 mins.
Vecuronium) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Dose:
= Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker. Binds to ACh receptors
= DSI/RSI
= Hypersensitivity
= 0.1-0.2 mg/kg IV/IO. TTP: 1-3 mins. DOP: 45-90 mins.
Diazepam) Dynamics:
Indications:
Contra:
Dose:
= Benzodiazepine Binds with GABA receptors causing an influx of Cl
= TachyC from stimulant OD, Sustained seizure, Anxiety, Sedation,
= Hypersensitivity
= 2.5-10 mg in 2.5 mg increments slow IV/IO/IM.