SALBUTAMOL

Question 0

PHARMACOLOGY OF SALBUTAMOL

Answer 0

A synthetic beta adrenergic stimulant with primarily beta 2 effects

Question 1

PRESENTATION OF SALBUTAMOL

Answer 1

5 mg in 2.5 mL polyamp

500 mcg in 1 mL glass ampoule

5 mg in 5 mL glass ampoule

pDMI

Question 2

ACTION OF SALBUTAMOL

Answer 2

Causes bronchodilatation

Question 3

PRIMARY EMERGENCY INDICATIONS FOR SALBUTAMOL

List all 5

Answer 3

Respiratory distress with suspected bronchospasm:

• Asthma
• Severe allergic reactions
• COPD
• Smoke inhalation
• Oleoresin capsicum spray exposure

Question 4

CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR SALBUTAMOL

Answer 4

Nil of significance

Question 5

PRECAUTIONS FOR SALBUTAMOL

Answer 5

Large doses of IV Salbutamol have been reported to cause intracellular metabolic acidosis

Question 6

ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION

Answer 6

Nebulised
IV
IV Infusion
ETT
pDMI
IO

Question 7

SIDE EFFECTS OF SALBUTAMOL

Answer 7

Sinus Tachycardia 
Muscle Tremor (common)

Question 8

ONSET & DURATION OF SALBUTAMOL

Answer 8

NEBULISED EFFECTS:
Onset: 5 - 15 min
Peak: n/a
Duration: 15 - 50 min

IV EFFECTS:
Onset: 1 - 2 min
Peak: n/a
Duration: 30 - 60 min

Question 9

ADULT DOSE FOR SALBUTAMOL

Answer 9

10mg (5mL) Nebulised

Repeat @5/60 if required until resolved

Question 10

PAEDIATRIC DOSE FOR SALBUTAMOL

Answer 10

10mg (5mL) Nebulised

Repeat @5/60 if required until resolved