Reversal Agents Flashcards
1
Q
Naloxone indication
A
Opioid overdose
2
Q
Naloxone dose
A
200-400mcg diluted to 10ml with N/S
*titrate or repeat until pt awake responsive and breathing normally
*infusion may be required for longer acting narcotics
3
Q
Flumenazil indication
A
Benzodiazepine overdose
4
Q
Flumenazil dose
A
0.2mg over 15 secs NEAT
*if no response after 30 seconds, repeat doses as required
5
Q
Reversal agent for a benzo OD
A
Flumenazil
6
Q
Reversal agent for an opioid OD
A
Naloxone
