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Acetaminophen
Indications |
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Definition
| PT's 3 years or older in mild to moderate discomfort |
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Acetaminophen
Containdications |
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Definition
1) Administration of acetaminophen or acetaminophen containing medications within the past few hours
2) Inability to swallow or take medications by mouth
3) Respiratory Distress
4) Persistant vomitting
5) known or suspected liver disease
6) Allergy to acetaminophen |
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Acetaminophen
Dosage
Less than 3 years |
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Definition
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Acetaminophen
Doasge
3-5 years |
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Definition
| One unit dose of 160 mg/5ml |
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Acetaminophen
Dosage
6-9 years |
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Definition
2 Unit doses of 160mg/5ml
total of 320mg/10ml |
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Acetaminophen
Dosage
10+ Years |
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Definition
Four unit doses of 160mg/5ml
total of 640mg/20ml |
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Term
Activated Charcoal
Indications |
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Definition
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Activated Charcoal
Contraindications |
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Definition
1) AMS
2) PT's who have recieved an emetic |
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Term
Activated Charcoal
Dosage |
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Definition
| Adult and Pediatric 1gram/kg |
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Term
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Definition
| 1) to slow the rate of narrow complex tachycardia |
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Term
Adenosine
Contraindications |
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Definition
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Adenosine
Adverse Effects |
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Definition
| Flushing, dyspnea, chest pressure, nausea, headache dizziness, hypotension |
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Term
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Definition
6mg rapid IVP followed by rapid flush
12mg if no response within 2 min
12mg more if no response within another 1-2 min |
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Term
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Definition
0.1 mg/kg rapid IVP/IO, maximum initial dose of 6mg
2nd and 3rd doses: 0.2 mg/kg rapid IVP/IO maximum single additional dose 12mg |
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Term
Albuterol Sulfate
Indications
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Definition
1) To reverse bronchospasm
2) Hyperkalemia |
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Term
Albuterol Sulfate
Contraindications |
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Definition
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Albuterol Sulfate
Precautions |
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Definition
| Med Consult before administraion to Pregnant PT or PT with a cardiac Hx |
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Term
Albuterol Sulfate
Dosage
Bronchospasm
Older than 2 years |
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Definition
| 2.5 mg by neb, may repeat once |
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Term
Albuterol Sulfate
Dosage
Bronchospasm
Less than 2 years |
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Definition
| 1.25mg by neb, may repeat once |
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Term
Albuterol Sulfate
Dosage
Hyperkalemia
Adult |
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Definition
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Term
Albuterol Sulfate
Dosage
Hyperkalemia
2 years or greater |
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Definition
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Term
Albuterol Sulfate
Dosage
Hyperkalemia
less than 2 years |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Chest pain when AMI is suspected |
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Term
Aspirin
Contraindications |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
1) Symptomatic Bradycardia
2) Asystole, idioventricular rythm
3) Organophosphate poisoning
4) Nerve agents |
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Term
Atropine
Contraindications |
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Definition
1) Known hypersensitivity
2) Dysrhythmias in which enhancement of conduction may accelerate the ventricular rate and cause decreased cardiac output (e.g. A-fib, a-flutter, or PAT with block)
3) Second-degree Type II and third-degree AV Block
4) Suspected AMI or ischemia
5) Glaucoma
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Term
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Definition
1) Excessive doses of atropine can cause delirium, restlessness, disorientation, tachycardia, coma, flushed, and hot skin, ataxia, blurred vision, dry mucous membranes.
2) V-fib and tachycardia have occured following IV administration of atropine |
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Term
Atropine
Dosage
Asystole
Adult |
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Definition
| 1mg IVP repeated every 3-5 minutes to a total of 0.04 mg/kg maximum does not to exceed 3mg |
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Term
Atropine
Dosage
Bradycardia
Adult |
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Definition
| 0.5-1mg IVP every 3-5 minutes to a total of 0.04 mg/kg |
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Term
Atropine
Dosage
Bradycardia
Pediatric |
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Definition
0.02mg/kg IV/IO minimum dose 0.1mg maximum single dose for child (10 kg-25 kg) 0.5mg, Adolescent (25kg-40kg) 1mg
ET 0.03 mg/kg dilute 5ml, repeat once |
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Term
Atropine
Dosage
Organophosphate Poisoning
Adult |
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Definition
| 2-4mg IVP/IM every 5-10 minutes |
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Term
Atropine
Dosage
Organophosphate Poisoning
Pediatric |
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Definition
| 0.02mg/kg IVP/IM every 5-10 minutes |
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Term
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Definition
1) Allergic reactions/ anaphylaxis
2) Bronchial Asthma
3) Reversable bronchospams associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema |
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Term
Atrovent
Contraindications |
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Definition
1) Hypersensitivity to Ipratopium
2) Hypersensitivty to Atropine
3) Less than one year of age |
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Term
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Definition
1) Use with caution in CHF, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Glaucoma, and elderly PTs
2) May worsen the condition of glaucoma if it gets into the eyes
3) must be used in combination with a beta-agonist (Albuterol) |
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Term
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Definition
| 500mcg by neb in combination with 2.5mg albuterol |
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Term
Atrovent
Dosage
Less than 1 year |
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Definition
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Atrovent
Dosage
1-2 years |
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Definition
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Calcium Chloride
Indications |
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Definition
1) Hyperkalemia
2) Hypocalcemia
3) To treat adverse effects caused by calcium channel blocker overdose
3) Hypotension secondary to diltiazem adminisrtation |
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Term
Calcium Chloride
Containdications |
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Definition
1) Not indicated in cardiac arrest except when hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, or calcium channel toxicity is highly suspected
2) PT currently taking Digoxin with suspected calcium channel blocker overdose |
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Term
Calcium Chloride
Dosage
Adult |
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Definition
| 0.5-1gram slow IVP over 3-5 min |
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Term
Calcium Chloride
Dosage
Pediatric |
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Definition
| 20mg/kg slow IVP max dose 1gram |
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Term
Calcium Chloride
Dosage
hypotension following diltiazem administration |
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Definition
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