Salbutamol Flashcards
Pen's airway
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Administration
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Inhalation via (NeB) and aerosel inhaler
2
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Presentation
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Nebule- 2.5mg in 2.5ml and 5mg in 2.5ml
Aerosol metered inhaler dose 0.1mg (100mg)
3
Q
Indications
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Bronchospasm (wheeze) Copd, respiratory distress following submersion incident
4
Q
Class
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Sympathetic agonist agent and broncho dilator
5
Q
Dosage
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5mg (neB) or 0.1mg metered aerosol spray
<5 years - 2.5mg NeB or 0.01mg metered spray
>5 years - 5mg NeB or 0.1mg metered spray
4-6 litres O2 + salbutamol NeB per min
6
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Side effects
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Tachycardia
Tremor’s
Tachyarrhythmia’s
High dose’s may cause hypokalaemia
7
Q
Contra-indications
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K.S.A.R.
8
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Additional information
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