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bronchoconstriction indications

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respiratory distress and suspected bronchoconstriction

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salbutamol conditions- bronchoconstriction

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N/A

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EPI conditions- bronchoconstriction

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BVM ventilations, Hx of asthma

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dexmethasone conditions- bronchoconstrictions

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HX of asthma, COPD, or 20 pack a year smoking history

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contraindications of salbutamol- bronchoconstriction

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allergy or sensitivity to salbutamol

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contraindications of epi- bronchoconstriction

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allergy or sensitivity to epinephrine

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contraindications of dexmethasone- bronchoconstriction

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allergy or sensitivity to steroids, currently on PO or parenteral steroids

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treatment of salbutamol <25 kg- bronchoconstriction

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MDI- dose 600mcg, dosing interval 5-15 min, max # of doses 3
NEB- dose 2.5mg, dosing interval 5-15 min, max # of doses 3

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treatment of salbutamol >25 kg- bronchoconstriction

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MDI- dose 800 mcg, dosing interval 5-15 min, max # of doses 3
NEB- dose 5 mg, dosing interval 5-15 min, max # of doses 3

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treatment of epi- bronchoconstriction

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route IM, dose 0.01mg/kg, max single dose 0.5 mg, max # of doses 1

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treatment of dexmethasone- bronchoconstriction

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route PO/IM/IV, dose 0.5mg/kg, max single dose 8mg, max # of doses 1

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allergic reaction indications

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exposure to probable allergens and signs and symptoms of moderate to severe allergic reaction

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conditions of epi- allergic reaction

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for anaphylaxis only

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diphenhydramine conditions- allergic reaction

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weight >25kg

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contraindications of epi- allergic reaction

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allergy or sensitivity to epi

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contraindications of diphenhydramine- allergic reaction

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allergy or sensitivity to diphenhydramine

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treatment of epi- allergic reaction

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route IM, dose 0.01mg/kg, max single dose 0.5mg, dosing interval min 5 min, max # of doses 2

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treatment of diphenhydramine- allergic reaction

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> 25kg- <50kg: route IV/IM, dose 25mg, max # of doses 1

> 50kg: route IV/IM, dose 50mg, max # of doses 3

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croup indications

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current history of URTI and braking cough/recent history of a barking cough

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epi conditions- croup

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age >6 months to <8 years, stridor at rest

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dexmethasone conditions- croup

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age >6 months to <8 years, LOA unaltered, for mild/moderate/severe croup

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contraindications of epi- croup

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allergy or sensitivity to epi

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contraindications of dexmethasone- croup

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allergy or sensitivity to steroids, steroids recieved within last 48 hours, unable to tolerate oral medications

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epi treatment- croup

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<10kg: route NEB, dose 2.5mg, max # of doses 1

> 10kg: route NEB, dose 5mg, max # of doses 1

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dexmethasone treatment- croup
route PO, dose 0.5mg/kg, max single dose 8mg, max # of doses 1
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medical cardiac arrest indications
non-traumatic cardiac arrest
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CPR conditions- medical cardiac arrest
LOA altered, performed in 2 min intervals
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manual defib conditions- medical cardiac arrest
age >24 hours, LOA altered, VF or pulseless VT
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epi conditions- medical cardiac arrest
age >24 hours, LOA altered, anaphylaxis suspected as causative event
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medical TOR conditions- medical cardiac arrest
age >16 years, LOA altered, arrest not witnessed by medic and no ROSC after 20min of resus and no defib delivered
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contraindications of CPR- medical cardiac arrest
obviously dead per BLS standards, meet DNR BLS standards
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contraindications of manual defib- medical cardiac arrest
rhythms other than VF or pulseless VT
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contraindications of epi- medical cardiac arrest
allergy or sensitivity to epi
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contraindications of medical TOR- medical cardiac arrest
known reversible cuase of arrest unable to be addressed, pregnancy >20 weeks, hypothermia, airway obstruction, non-opioid drug overdose
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manual defib treatment- medical cardiac arrest
>24 hours- 8 years: dose 1 defib, initial dose 2 J/kg, subsequent dose 4 J/kg, dosing interval 2 min >8 years: dose 1 defib, initial dose depends on monitor, subsequent dosde depends on monitor, dosing interval 2 min
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epi treatment- medical cardiac arrest
route IM, dose 0.01mg/kg, max single dose 0.5mg, max # of doses 1
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trauma cardiac arrest indications
cardiac arrest secondary to severe blunt or penetrating trauma
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CPR conditions- traumatic cardiac arrest
LOA altered, performed in 2 min intervals
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manual defib conditions- traumatic cardiac arrest
age >24 hours, LOA altered, VF or pulseless VT
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trauma TOR conditions- traumatic cardiac arrest
age >16 years, LOA altered, HR/RR 0, no palpable pulses and no defib delivered, and rhythm asystole, and no signs of life at any time since fully extricated, or signs of life when filly extricated with closest ED >30 min away, or rhythm PEA with closest ED >30min away
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CPR contraindications- traumatic cardiac arrest
obviously dead per BLS standard, meets conditions of DNR standard
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manual defib contraindications- traumatic cardiac arrest
rhythms other than VF or pulseless VT
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trauma TOR contraindications- traumatic cardiac arrest
age <16 years, defib delivered, signs of life at any time since extrication, rhythm PEA and closest Ed is <30min away, patients with penetrating trauma to torso/head/neck and lead trauma hopsital is <30min away
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manual defib treatment- traumatic cardiac arrest
>24hours- <8 years: dose 1 defib, initial dose 2 J/kg, max # of doses 1 >8 years: dose 1 defib, initial dose depends on monitor, max # of doses 1
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ROSC indications
patient with ROSC after resuscitation was initiated
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0.9% NaCl fluid bolus conditions- ROSC
age >2 years, SBP hypotension, chest auscultation is clear
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0.9% NaCl fluid bolus contraindications- ROSC
fluid overload
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0.9% NaCl fluid bolus treatment- ROSC
>2 years to <12 years: infusion 10ml/kg, interval immediate, reassess every 100ml, max volume 1000ml >12 years: infusion 10 ml/kg, interval immediate, reassess every 250ml, max volume 1000ml
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cardiac ischemia indications
suspected cardiac ischemia
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ASA conditions- cardiac ischemia
age >18, LOA unaltered, able to chew and swallow
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Nitro conditions- cardiac ischemia
age >18 years, LOA unaltered, HR 59-160 bpm, SBP normotension, prior history of nitro use or IV access obtained
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ASA contraindications- cardiac ischemia
allergy or sensitivity to NSAIDS, is asthmatic no prior use of ASA, current active bleeding, CVA?TBI in previous 24 hours
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nitro contraindications- cardiac ischemia
allergy or sensitivity to nitrates, phosphodiesterase inhibitor use within 48 hours, SBP drops 1/3 of intial volume after admin, 12 LEAD compatible with RVI
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treatment of ASA- cardiac ischemia
route PO, dose 160-162mg, max single dose 162mg, max # of doses 1
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treatment of nitro- cardiac ischemia
No STEMI: SBP >100 mmHg, route SL, dose 0.4mg, dosing interval 5 min, max # of doses 6 STEMI: SBP .100 mmHg, route SL, dose 0.4mg, dosing interval 5 min, max # of doses 3
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ACPE indications
moderate to severe respiratory distress and suspected ACPE
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nitro conditions- ACPE
age >18 years, HR 60-159 bpm, SBP normotension
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nitro contraindications ACPE
allergy or sensitivity to nitrates, phosphodiesterase inhibitor use within 48 hours, SBP drops 1/3 value after admin
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nitro treatment >100 mmHg to <140 mmHg- ACPE
IV/ Hx yes, route SL, dose 0.4mg, dosing interval 5 min, max # of doses 6
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nitro treatment >140 mmHg- ACPE
IV/Hx no: route SL, dose 0.4mg, dosing interval 5 min, max # of doses 6 IV/Hx yes: route SL, dose 0.8mg, dosing interval 5 min, max # of doses 6
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hypoglycemia indications
suspected hypoglycemia
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dextrose conditions- hypoglycemia
age >2 years, LOA altered, hypoglycemia
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glucagon conditions- hypoglycemia
LOA altered, hypoglycemia
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contraindications of dextrose- hypoglycemia
allergy or sensitivity to dextrose
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contraindications of glucagon-hypoglycemia
allergy or sensitivity to glucagon, pheochromocytoma
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treatment of dextrose- hypoglycemia
10%: dose 0.2 g/kg (2ml/kg), max single dose 25g (250ml), dosing interval 10 min, max # of doses 2 50%: dose 0.5 g/kg (1ml/kg), max single dose 25g (50ml), dosing interval 10min, max # of doses 2
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glucagon treatment- hypoglycemia
<25kg: route IM, dose 0.5mg, dosing interval 20 min, max # of doses 2 >25kg: route IM, dose 1mg, dosing interval 20min, max # of doses 2
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adrenal crisis indications
patient with primary adrenal failure who is experiencing clinical signs of an adrenal crisis
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hydrocortisone conditions- adrenal crisis
medics are presented with vial of hydrocortisone for identified patient, and age related hypoglycemia, or GI symptoms, syncope, temp >38 C/hx of fevere, altered LOA, tachycardia, hypotension
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contraindications of hydrocortisone- adrenal crisis
allergy or sensitivity to hydrocortisone
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treatment of hydrocortisone- adrenal crisis
route IM/IV, dose 2ml/kg, max single dose 100mg, max # of doses 1
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analgesia indications
pain
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analgesia conditions
acetaminophen: age >12 years, LOA unaltered Ibuprofen: age >12 years, LOA unaltered ketorolac: age >12 years, LOA unaltered, SBP normotension
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acetaminophen contraindications- analgesia
acetaminophen use within 4 hours, allergy or sensitivity to acetaminophen, Hx of liver disease, active vomiting, unable to tolerate oral medications, suspected ischmeic chest pain
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ibuprofen contraindications- analgesia
NSAID use within pervious 6 hours, allergy or sensitivity to ASA/NSAIDS, pt on anticoagulation therapy, current active bleeding, Hx of peptic ulcer disease or GI bleed, pregnant, is asthmatic no prior use of ASA/NSAIDS, CVA/TBI in previous 24 hours, known renal impairment, active vomiting, unable to tolerate oral medication, suspected ischemic chest pain
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ketorolac contraindications- analgesia
NSAID use within previous 6 hours, allergy or sensitivity to NSAIDS, pt on anticoagulation therapy, current active bleed, Hx of peptic ulcer disease or GI bleed, pregnant, is asthmatic no prior use of ASA/NSAIDS, CVA/TBI in previous 24 hours, known renal impairment, suspected ischemic chest pain
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acetaminophen treatment- analgesia
>12 years to <18 years: dose 600-650mg, max dose 650mg, max # of doses 1 >18 years: dose 960-1000mg, max single dose 1000mg, max # of doses 1
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ibuprofen treament- analgesia
dose 400mg, max dose 400mg, max # of doses 1
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ketorolac treatment- analgesia
route IM/IV, dose 10-15mg, max single dose 15mg, max # of doses 1
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CPAP indications
severe respiratory distress, signs and symptoms of acute pulmonary edema or COPD
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CPAP conditions
age >18 years, RR tachypnea, SBO normotension, SPO2 <90% or accessory muscle use
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CPAP contraindications
asthma exacerbation, suspected pneumothorax, unprotected/unstable airway, major trauma/ burns to head or torso, tracheostomy, inability to sit upright, unable to cooperate
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