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Adrenaline dosage

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1 milligram adrenaline in 1 ml
1:1000

Only give 500ml in 5 minute intervals NOT the whole syringe

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Adrenaline route

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IM pre filled syringe

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Adrenaline indications

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Cardiac arrest
Anaphylaxis
Life threatening asthma with nebuliser ineffective

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Adrenaline actions

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Stimulates alpha and beta adrenergic receptors

Increased efficiency of CPR as increased peripheral resistance improved perfusion

Reverses acute anaphylaxis

Relieves bronchospasm

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Adrenaline Contra indications

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No repeated doses in hypothermic

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Adrenaline cautions

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Severe hypertension may occur if patient is on beta blockers

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Adrenaline dosage for shockable rhythm

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After the third shock then alternative 5,7 etc

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Aspirin dosage

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300 milligram in tablet, whole tablet no repeat dose

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Aspirin route

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Oral chewed or dissolved in water - NOT swallowed

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Aspirin action

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Anti-platelet action reduces clot formation

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Aspirin indications

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Clinical ecg evidence of MI

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Aspirin Cautions

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Pregnancy
Asthma
Kidney / liver failure
Gastric / Duodenal ulcer
Current anticoagulants
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Entonox Presentation

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50% nitros oxide 50% Oxygen stored in blue body containers with white shoulders
Must be inverted several times to mix gases

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Entonox Indications

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Moderate to severe pain

Labour Pains

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Entonox Actions

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Inhaled Analgesic Agent
3-5 minutes to be effective
5-10 minutes max effect

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Entonox Contras

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Severe Head injuries with impaired consciousness
Decompression sickness - Anyone scuba diving in last 24 hours is a risk
Violently disturbed psychiatric patients

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Entonox Cautions

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Pneumothorax suspected

Pneumomediastinum and / or pneumoperitoneum e.g. polytrauma penetrating torso injury

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Entonox side effects

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Minimal side effects

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Entonox dosage

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Self administered should be used in conjunction with pain monitoring

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Entonox additional info

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Rapidly wears off
Rapid effect
Self administered
Admin while prepping other pain killers

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Glucagon presentation

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1 milligram powder in vial for reconstitution with water for injection

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Glucagon indications

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Hypoglycaemia

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glucagon actions

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Hormone which glycogen to glucose in liver

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Glucagon contra

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Low glycogen recent use of glucagon

Hypoglycaemic seizures 10% glucose IV preferred

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Glucagon cautions
Avoid IM whenever thrombolysis
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Glucagon side effects
``` Nausea vomiting Diarrhoea Acute hypersensivity reaction Hypo kalmia Hypotension ```
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Glucagon Additional info
Don't give IV due to increased vomiting Check bm 5-10 min > 5millimoles per litre Clinical decision of route admin Ineffective if glycogen stores exhausted Newborn babies have v. Low glycogen Can be ineffective in some alcohol induced hypoglycaemia try 10% If fitted 10% preferable
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Glucagon dosage
IM 1milligram 1 vial no repeat
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Glucose 40% presentation
Plastic tube 25g
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Glucose 40% indication
Known hypo conscious no risk of choking
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Glucose 40% action
Rapid up of blood glucose via Buccal absorption
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Glucose 40% cautions
Altered consciousness - gauze swab between lip and gum can be given
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Glucose 40% side effects
None
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Glucose 40% additional info
Repeat as necessary | Failure should go alternative IM or 10%
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Glucose 40% contra
None
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Glucose 40% gel dosage
10g in 25g 1 tube repeat every 5 min
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GTN presentation
400 micro grand per dose OR tabs 2,3,5 milligrams
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GTN indications
Cardiac chest pain due to angina or MI
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GTN actions
Dilation of coronary arteries Dilation of systemic veins = lower preload Reduced blood pressure
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GTN contra
Hypotension BP
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GTN side effects
Headache Dizziness Hypotension
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GTN dosage and admin
1-2 sprays 400 - 800 micrograms no maximum | Stop if systolic
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GTN presentation
400 micro grand per dose OR tabs 2,3,5 milligrams
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GTN indications
Cardiac chest pain due to angina or MI
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GTN actions
Dilation of coronary arteries Dilation of systemic veins = lower preload Reduced blood pressure
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GTN contra
Hypotension BP
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GTN side effects
Headache Dizziness Hypotension
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GTN dosage and admin
1-2 sprays 400 - 800 micrograms no maximum | Stop if systolic

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