Meds - Indications/ Dose/ Route/ PACS Flashcards
Benadryl Dose/Route
ADULT:
50mg Slow IV/IM push
PEDS:
PDC IV/IM
Calcium Chloride Cautions & Considerations
Tissue necrosis occurs w/ infiltration. Check IV patency before and during administration watching for signs of infiltration. If this occurs D/C the IV, circle infiltrated area, and inform the receiving hospital.
Acetaminophen Packaging
1000mg/100ml
Dextrose Administration
- IVP ; Assure IV patiency by aspirating before and halfway through administration
- Oral glucose is preferred for awake patient w/ gag relfex
- D10 can be created by injecting D50 into a 250ml NS bag, discard 50ml prior to adding D50
- D25 can be created by wasting 25ml (12.5gm) of D50 then adding 25 of NS
- If D50 is not available, may use D10, administer full 250ml
Adenosine Dose/Route (Adult)
ADULT:
- 6mg rapid IV/IO : follow with a rapid 20mL NS
- 12mg rapid IV/IO : follow with a rapid 20 mL NS
- If no sustained rhythm changes MR x1 in 1-2 min
-If patients has Hx of bronchospasm or COPD:
Dosing as above per BHO
Sodium Bicarb Administration
- Flush tubing between administration of meds:
- Effectiveness of EPI will be decreased if it’s mixed with bicarb
- Calcium Chloride will precipitate with Bicarb. Be sure to flush tubing between drugs
Epi Dose/Route:
- Adult Dysrhythmias (Cardiac Arrest)
- PEDS: Dysrhythmias (Unstable Bradycardia)
ADULT:
1mg IV/IO 1:10,000 ; MR q3-5”
PEDS:
PDC - IV/IO 1:10,000 ; MR x2 q3-5” ; MR q3-5” BHO
Versed Dose/Route for
Overdose:
- Stimulant Intox w/ excited delirium
Psychiatric / Behavioral Emergencies:
- Combative patients
Adult Only:
- IM,IN,IV 5mg
- MR x1 in 10 min
Lidocaine Packaging
100mg/5ml
Atropine Dose/Route
-PEDS: Dysrhythmias - Bradycardia
<9 w/ HR <60 or 9-14 w/ HR <60
PDC IV/IO MR x1 in 5”
Morphine Special Info
- Morphine is a controlled substance & must be kept locked and signed for when used
- Pain level should be documented at administration and q5”
Epi Cautions Considerations
- Use caution in respiratory patients if:
known cardiac Hx, or Hx of HTN
BP >150 or Age >40 - Monitor ECG, may aggravate pre-existing tachycardia
- Patients who meet Anaphylaxis Criteria, Epinephrine is administered first. Not indicated for mild allergic reactions
Lidocaine Dose/Route for:
- Reported/Witnessed ≥2 AICD firing or ≥1 AED shock delivery w/ pulse >60
- Stable VT
ADULT ONLY:
1.5mg/kg IV/IO SO
MR 0.5mg/kg IV/IO q8-10” SO
Max 3 mg/kg (including initial bolus SO)
Adenosine Dose/Route (PED)
PEDS:
- 1st dose PDC rapid IV BHPO : follow with NS 20mL rapid IV
- 2nd dose PDC rapid IV BHPO : follow with NS 20mL rapid IV
- If no sustained rhythm change, MR x1 BHPO
Lidocaine Special Info
Toxicity and delayed effect is more likely in elderly, CHF, Liver Disease due to reduced ability to metabolize drug. Repeat doses in this population should be at 10 min intervals
Amiodarone Cautions & Considerations
May interact with:
- Beta Blockers - results in excessively slow heart rate or an AV block
- Digoxin - increases blood level of digoxin to toxic
- Tricyclic antidepressants - causes serious arrhythmias
Amiodarone Dose/Route
Stable Ventricular Tachycardia:
-150mg in 100mL of NS over 10” IV/IO SO
MR x1 in 10” SO
Reported/witnessed ≥2 AICD firing or ≥1 AED shock delivered with pulse ≥60:
-150mg in 100mL of NS over 10” IV/IO SO
VF/Pulseless VT: After 1st shock if still refractory: ADULT: -300mg IV/IO SO ; MR 150 (max 450mg) SO PEDS: -PDC IV/IO SO ; MR x1 in 3-5” SO
Fentanyl Dose/Route
for PED patients
≥10kg: Fentanyl IV/IN PDC SO - MR PDC BHO, max of 75mcg <10kg: Fentanyl IV/IN PDC BHO - MR PDC BHO
Ketamine Administration
IV Dosing: - Add 0.2mg/kg to 100ml NS IV bag - Administer Slow IV Drip over 15” - Max single IV dose is 20mg IN Dosing: - Administer 0.5mg/kg via 1ml syringe w/ MAD attached -Max single IN dose is 50mg
Ketamine dosing chart is recommended using 5mg/.1ml incremental measurements. Round dose to next 5mg amount from weight based calculation.
Albuterol Cautions & Considerations
- Consider anaphylaxis if wheezing in the patient with distress, especially if no Hx of asthma
Atrovent (Ipatropium Bromide) Special Info
- Cholinergic effects are site specific in lungs - no systemic effects
- If a patient has self medicated w/ bronchodilator prior to paramedic intervention, Atrovent should still be given with first pre-hospital Albuterol treatment
Calcium Chloride Administration
- In Dialysis patients: Give IV/IO over 30 sec w/ Albuterol
- In crush injury patients: GIve IV/IO over 30 sec w/ end of fluid bolus
- Precipitates if mixed w/ NaHCO3, flush IV tubing between administration of drugs
Acetaminophen Special Info
Daily max dose is 4000mg in 24 hrs
Morphine Dose/Route (PED)
- For treatment of pain as needed:
- Abdominal pain
- Burns
- Envenomation injury
- Trauma
- With signs of adequate perfusion:
- PDC IV/IM ; MR BHO
Ketamine Special Info
- Cardiac function should be continually monitored during administration in patients w/ HTN or cardiac instability. Arrhythmia has occurred w/ administration
- Although respiration is frequently stimulated, severe respiratory depression may occur w/ high doses and too rapid of IVP. If this occurs supportive ventilation should be initiated
- There is no antidote for Ketamine
- “Emergence Reactions” may occur during recovery period
- Consider BLS methods of pain mgmt prior to narcotics
- Pain level should be documented at administration and q5”
Charcoal Administration
PO, assure that the patient can swallow and is cooperative. Most effective if administered immediately after ingestion
Albuterol Dose/Route
ADULT:
6ml (0.083%) via nebulizer MR
PEDS:
PDC via nebulizer MR
ADULT: Hyperkalemia Continuous 6ml (0.083%) via nebulizer MR
Amiodarone Special Info
Amiodarone is an optional drug and may not be carried by some agencies
Naloxone Cautions & Considerations
- Manage airway w/ BLS prior to Narcan. Advanced airways are contraindicated prior to Narcan. Narcan should not be given once an advanced airway is in place
- When giving to opioid dependent pain mgmt patients the goal is to increase the respiratory drive & not necessarily make them fully conscious
- Duration of Narcan is generally less than of that opioid. Watch for relapse as long as opioid is still in patients system
- Narcan can precipitate withdrawal syndrome or Combative behavior
Epi Indications
Allergic Reaction / Anaphylaxis:
-Anaphylaxis / Angioedema
Respiratory Distress:
-Severe Respiratory Distress
OR
-Inadequate response to Albuterol / Atrovent
PEDS: Respiratory Distress:
-w/ stridor at rest
PEDS: Burns:
-w/ respiratory distress w/ stridor
Adult Dysrhythmias:
-Cardiac arrest
PEDS: Dysrhythmias:
-Unstable bradycardia : after bvm for 30 sec
PEDS: Newborn Deliveries:
-If HR remains <60 after 30 sec of CPR
Aspirin Dose/Route
Adult Only: 324mg PO (4 81mg tablets)
Sodium Bicarb Dose/Route for
- Tricyclic OD w/ cardiac effects
ADULT:
1mEq/kg IV/IO
PEDS:
PDC IV/IO x1 BHO
Versed Dose/Route for
- Seizures for Adults / PEDS
Adult:
IM, IN, IV, IO to a max 5mg
(d/c to IV/IO dose if seizure stops)
MR x1 in 10 min Max 10mg total
PEDS:
PDC IM,IN,IV
Dopamine Cautions & Considerations
Tissue necrosis occurs w/ infiltration. Check IV patency before and during administration watching for signs of infiltration. If this occurs D/C the IV, circle infiltrated area, and inform the receiving hospital.
Naloxone Special Info
- IN route produces a more gradual improvement of LOC than Respiratory effort. If IN dose ineffective, repeat dose should be IM/IV
Glucagon Dose/Route
ADULT:
1mg/ml IM SO
PED’s:
PDC IM SO
Fentanyl Packaging
100mcg/2ml
Atropine Indications
Adult: Dysrhythmias:
- Unstable Narrow Complex Bradycardia
- Unstable Wide Complex Bradycardia when external pacemaker unavailable
PEDS: Dysrhythmias
-Unstable Bradycardia: After BVM for 30sec and 3rd dose of Epi
-Poisoning / OD
Symptomatic organophosphate poisoning
Epi Dose/Route:
-PEDS: Respiratory Distress
1:1,000 PDC - via nebulizer ; MR x1
Dextrose Special Info
Repeat BS not indicated enroute if patient is improving. Repeat BS must be done if the patient is left on scene and initial was abnormal. (AMA, requires BH contact)
Acetaminophen Administration (PED)
- Identify dose from the PDC. Draw patients dose from the medication vial using a syringe
- Inject this dose into a 50 or 100ml normal saline bag and label it
- Insert IV tubing into medication bag and fill IV tubing
- Administer as IV piggyback into port in main IV line, closing main line as needed
- Adjust flow rate to administer medication over 15 min
Atropine Administration
Pacing is the treatment of choice for wide complex bradycardias. Use atropine only if pacing is unavailable
Amiodarone Packaging
150mg/3mL
Nitro Indications
Discomfort / Pain ?Cardiac Origin
Fluid Overload w/ rales:
- Hemodialysis patients
Respiratory Distress:
- Respiratory Distress ?CHF / Cardiac Origin
Zofran Packaging
4mg/2ml vial or 4mg/1 tablet
Charcoal Indication (PED)
Poisoning / OD: If ingestion within 60 min and recommended by Poison Control Center (assure patient has a gag reflex and is cooperative)
Benadryl Indications
Allergic Reaction / Anaphylaxis
-Urticaria / Angioedema / Allergic Reaction
Poisoning / OD
-Extrapyramidal Reactions
Calcium Chloride Dose/Route
- Hyperkalemia
- Crush Injury
Hyperkalemia:
-500mg IV/IO over 30 sec
Crush Injury:
- 500mg IV/IO over 30 sec BHO
Dopamine Special Info
Approved optional premix solution of 400mg dopamine in 250ml D5W
Epi Dose/Route:
-PEDS: Newborn Deliveries
PDC - IV/IO 1:10,000 ; MR x2 q3-5” ; MR q3-5” BHO
Adenosine Indications
Adult: Dysrhythmias
-Stable SVT
PEDS: Dysrhythmias
-Unstable SVT
Zofran Administration
- ODT are quickly dissolving but are somewhat fragile
- Do not push tablet through foil package
- Do not remove tablets from packaging until ready to administer
- Place on patients tongue and encourage to allow to dissolve; can be swallowed with small amounts of water
- For PED patients 6mo - 3 years give 2mg ODT which is half the tablet
Albuterol Indications
- Respiratory Distress
- Suspected non-cardiac
- Allergic Reaction / Anaphylaxis
- Acute allergic reactions or anaphylaxis
- Burns
- Respiratory Distress w/ Bronchospasm
- Hemodialysis Patient
- Symptomatic, suspected hyperkalemia if ≥72 hours since last dialysis
Amiodarone Administration
Piggyback infusion in 100mL of NS given over 10min ; (drip rate with 60gtts/min tubing = 10gtts/sec)
Dopamine Indications
Discomfort/Pain of suspected cardiac origin
-w/ associated shock if BP is refractory to 2nd fluid bolus
Shock suspected Cardiac
-If BP is refractory to 2nd fluid bolus
Sepsis
-If BP refractory to fluid boluses
Shock suspected Anaphylactic/Neurogenic?
-If BP refractory to fluid boluses
Anaphylaxis
-Shock refractory to fluid boluses and Epi IV/IO
Dysrhythmias
-Bradycardia: after max Atropine or initiation of TCP
Fentanyl Dose/Route
for patients <65
Titrate to pain and vital signs Fentanyl up to 50mcg IV SO - MR x2 25mcg IV q5” SO - Max SO dose is 100mcg OR Fentanyl 50mcg IN x2 q15” SO - 3rd IN dose 50mcg BHO
Aspirin Cautions & Considerations
Administer if patient had pain or discomfort of suspected cardiac origin that has been relieved PTA
Epi Dose/Route:
-Allergic Reaction / Anaphylaxis
ADULT:
- 3mg IM 1:1,000 ; MR x2 q5”
- 1mg IV/IO 1:10,000 BHO ; MR x2 q3-5 BHO
PEDS:
PDC - IM 1:1,000 ; MR x2 q5”
PDC - IV/IO 1:10,000 BHO ; MR x2 q3-5 BHO
Naloxone Indications (Adult/PED)
Adult: Poisoning / OD:
Adult: Altered Nero:
Symptomatic suspected opioid OD w/ RR <12
PED: Poisoning / OD:
PED: Altered Nero:
Symptomatic suspected opioid OD
Atropine Packaging
1mg/10ml (pre-load) or 0.4mg/1ml (multi-dose vial)
Zofran Special Info
PED patients with associated head injury require BHPO
Glucagon Cautions & Considerations
- Exerts positive Chronotropic & Inotropic effects on the heart, which may cause tachycardia & HTN
- Glucagon depletes glycogen stores. The patient should be given supplemental carbohydrates after he/she is awake and able to swallow
Dopamine Packaging
400mg/250ml NS (1,600mcg/1ml)
Aspirin Special Info
- Can give if patient is on anticoagulants
- Should be given regardless of prior daily dose
Dopamine Administration
- Always confirm calculations & dose according to Dopamine drip chart
- Titrate dosing to maintain BP ≥90, not to exceed 120
- Always run as a piggyback drip, never run as a primary IV. Turn primary line off during Dopamine infusion
Zofran Dose/Route (PED)
- 6mo - 3 years: 2mg ODT/IV
- > 3 years: 4mg ODT/IV
If suspected head injury: BHPO