Albuterol Flashcards
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Indications
• Bronchospasm
Dosage and Administration Asthma
Adult:
Single Neb dose
Albuterol sulfate solution 0.083% (one unit dose bottle of 3.0 ml), by nebulizer, at a flow rate (6-8 lpm) that will deliver the solution over 5 to 15 minutes. May be repeated twice (total of 3 doses). Continuous Neb dose
In more severe cases, place 3 premixed containers of albuterol (2.5 mg/3ml) for a total dose of 7.5 mg in 9 ml, into an oxygen-powered nebulizer and run a continuous neb at 6-8 lpm.
Pediatric:
Single Neb dose
Albuterol sulfate 0.083% (one unit dose bottle of 3.0 ml), by nebulizer, at a flow rate (6-8 lpm) that will deliver the solution over 5-15 minutes. May be repeated twice during transport (total of 3 doses).
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Albuterol
