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Adrenaline
Cardiac Arrest
<16
IV/IO

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Preparation: 1mg in 1ml ampoule (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml ampoule (1:10,000)
Route: IV/IO
Initial Dose: 10mcg/kg (1:10,000) bolus
Repeat: 2nd cycle (~ 4min)
Max Total: No Max

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Adrenaline
Cardiac Arrest
<16
ETT

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Preparation: 1mg in 1ml ampoule (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml ampoule (1:10,000)
Route: ETT
Initial Dose: 100mcg/kg (1:1,000) bolus
Repeat: 2nd cycle (~ 4min)
Max Total: 5 doses
NB
ETT Adrenaline must only be used if IV/IO access is
unavailable.
Patients <1yr must have their ETT dose diluted to 1ml
total volume with NaCl 0.9% prior to administration.

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Adrenaline
Life Threatening Asthma
<16
IM

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Preparation: 1mg in 1ml ampoule (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml ampoule (1:10,000)
Route: IM
Initial Dose: 10mcg/kg (1:1,000) bolus into lateral thigh
Max bolus: 500mcg
Repeat: 5min
Max Total: No Max

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Adrenaline
Life Threatening Asthma
<16
IV

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Indication: Unresponsive after 4x IM bolus injections.
Preparation: 1mg in 1ml ampoule (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml ampoule (1:10,000)
Route: IV
Initial Dose: 2mcg/kg (1:10,000) bolus
Max bolus: 50mcg
Repeat: 2min
Max Total: No Max

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Adrenaline
Severe/Life Threatening Anaphylaxis
<16
IM

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Preparation: 1mg in 1ml ampoule (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml ampoule (1:10,000)
Route: IM
Initial Dose: 10mcg/kg (1:1,000) bolus into lateral thigh.
Max bolus: 500mcg
Repeat: 5min
Max Total: No Max

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Adrenaline
Severe/Life Threatening Anaphylaxis
<16
INFUSION

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Indication: Unresponsive after 4x IM bolus injections.
Preparation: 1mg in 1ml ampoule (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml ampoule (1:10,000)
Route: Infusion
Initial Dose: 1mg (1:10,000) diluted in 90ml
compound sodium lactate via burette
with micro drip. Commence 5mcg/min
(30 drops/min).
Repeat: Titrate whilst indicated.
Max Total: No Max.

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Adrenaline
Severe/Life Threatening Anaphylaxis
<16
NEB

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Preparation: 1mg in 1ml ampoule (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml ampoule (1:10,000)
Route: NEB
Initial Dose: 500mcg/kg (1:1,000)
Max bolus: 5mg
Repeat: 30min
Max Total: No Max

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Adrenaline
Newborn Resuscitation
IV/IO

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Preparation: 1mg in 1ml ampoule (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml ampoule (1:10,000)
Route: IV/IO
Initial Dose: 10mcg/kg (1:10,000)
Repeat: 4min
Max Total: No Max

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Adrenaline
Croup
<16
NEB

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Preparation: 1mg in 1ml ampoule (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml ampoule (1:10,000)
Route: NEB
Initial Dose: 500mcg/kg (1:1,000)
Max bolus: 5mg
Repeat: 30min
Max Total: No Max

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Adrenaline
Bradycardia
<16
IV/IO

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Preparation: 1mg in 1ml ampoule (1:1,000)
1mg in 10ml ampoule (1:10,000)
Route: IV/IO
Initial Dose: 2mcg/kg (1:10,000)
Max bolus: 50mcg
Repeat: 2min
Max Total: No Max

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Amiodarone
Cardiac Arrest
<16
IV/IO

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Preparation: 150mg (3ml) ampoule (50mg:1ml)
Route: IV/IO
Initial Dose: 5mg/kg
Max bolus: 300mg
Repeat: Once 5mg/kg
Max total dose <= 450mg
Max Total: 10mg/kg
Max total dose <= 450mg

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Atropine
Bradycardia
<16
IV/IO

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Preparation: 600mcg in 1ml polyampoule (600mcg:1ml)
Diluted to 6ml (100mcg:1ml) with 5ml NaCl
Route: IV/IO
Initial Dose: 20mcg/kg diluted bolus
Repeat: Nil
Max Total: 20mcg/kg
NB Bolus may exceed bolus for patients >=16

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Atropine
Bradycardia
<16
IM

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Preparation: 600mcg in 1ml polyampoule (600mcg:1ml)
Route: IM
Initial Dose: 20mcg/kg undiluted bolus
Repeat: Nil
Max Total: 20mcg/kg
NB Should only be used where IV access is not available.
Bolus may exceed bolus for patients >=16

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Atropine
Organophosphate Poisoning
<16
IV/IO

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Indication: PR<80/min and/or
SBP <80mmHg and/or
[+] secretions/crackles or chest crepitation.
Preparation: 600mcg in 1ml polyampoule (600mcg:1ml)
Diluted to 6ml (100mcg:1ml) with 5ml NaCl
Route: IV/IO
Initial Dose: 20mcg/kg diluted bolus
Max bolus: 600mcg
Repeat: 1 min
Max Total: No Max

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Atropine
Organophosphate Poisoning
<16
IM

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Indication: PR<80/min and/or
SBP <80mmHg and/or
[+] secretions/crackles or chest crepitation.
Preparation: 600mcg in 1ml polyampoule (600mcg:1ml)
Route: IV
Initial Dose: 20mcg/kg undiluted bolus
Max bolus: 600mcg
Repeat: 3 min
Max Total: No Max
NB Should only be used where IV access is not available

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Atropine
Nerve Agent Poisoning
>=1 - <16
IV/IO

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Indication: ALL ages: Mild Nerve Agent poisoning
symptoms.
<6 yrs: Moderate - Severe Nerve Agent
poisoning symptoms.
>=6yrs: Moderate - Severe Nerve Agent
poisoning symptoms unresponsive to
maximum dose of Pralidoxime
Chloride/Atropine Autoinjector
and/or Pralidoxime Chloride/Atropine
Autoinjector is not available.
Preparation: 600mcg in 1ml polyampoule (600mcg:1ml)
Diluted to 6ml (100mcg:1ml) with 5ml NaCl
Route: IV/IO
Initial Dose: 20mcg/kg diluted bolus
Max bolus: 600mcg
Repeat: 1 min
Max Total: No Max

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Atropine
Nerve Agent Poisoning
>=1 - <16
IM

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Indication: ALL ages: Mild Nerve Agent poisoning
symptoms.
<6 yrs: Moderate - Severe Nerve Agent
poisoning symptoms.
>=6yrs: Moderate - Severe Nerve Agent
poisoning symptoms unresponsive to
maximum dose of Pralidoxime
Chloride/Atropine Autoinjector
and/or Pralidoxime Chloride/Atropine
Autoinjector is not available.
Preparation: 600mcg in 1ml polyampoule (600mcg:1ml)
Route: IM
Initial Dose: 20mcg/kg undiluted bolus
Max bolus: 600mcg
Repeat: 3 min
Max Total: No Max
NB Should only be used where IV access is not available

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Atropine
Nerve Agent Poisoning
<1
IM

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Indication: ALL ages: Mild Nerve Agent poisoning
symptoms.
<6 yrs: Moderate - Severe Nerve Agent
poisoning symptoms.
Preparation: 600mcg in 1ml polyampoule (600mcg:1ml)
Route: IM
Initial Dose: 50-100mcg diluted bolus
Repeat: 3 min
Max Total: No Max

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Benzyl Penicillin
Meningococcal Septicaemia
>=1 - <10
IV/IO/IM

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Preparation: 600mg as powder.
IV / IO dissolve 600mg in 10ml NaCl
IM dissolve 600mg in 2ml NaCl
Route: IV / IO / IM
Initial Dose: 600mg
Repeat: Nil
Max Total: 600mg

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Benzyl Penicillin
Meningococcal Septicaemia
<1
IV/IO/IM

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Preparation: 600mg as powder.
IV / IO dissolve 600mg in 10ml NaCl
IM dissolve 600mg in 2ml NaCl
Route: IV / IO / IM
Initial Dose: 300mg
Repeat: Nil
Max Total: 300mg

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Calcium Gluconate
Hyperkalaemia
<16
IV/IO

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Preparation: 2.2mmol in 10ml ampoule (~1g per 10ml)
Route: IV
Initial Dose: 70mg over 2 min
Max bolus: 1g
Repeat: 5 min
Max Total: 210mg/kg or 3g (whichever is less)

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Compound Sodium Lactate
Traumatic Hypovolaemia
<16
IV/IO
Auto start burette and pump set
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Indication: 1. any key sign of shock
2. Penetrating trauma decreased LOC
and/or absent radial pulse.
Preparation: 500ml bag
Route: IV/IO
Initial Dose: 10ml/kg bolus
Max bolus: 250ml
Repeat: 10ml/kg to maintain BP within age range:
>=13 > 100mmHg
>=6 to <13 > 90mmHg
>=1 to <6 > 80mmHg
<1 > 70mmHg
Max Total: No Max

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Compound Sodium Lactate
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest
<16
IV/IO
Auto start burette and pump set
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Indication:    Traumatic cardiac arrest with no palpable 
                      central pulse (carotid or femoral)
Preparation:  500ml bag
Route:            IV/IO
Initial Dose:   10ml/kg bolus
                       Max bolus: 250ml
Repeat:          once
Max Total:      20ml/kg
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Compound Sodium Lactate
Newborn Resuscitation
ALL
IV/IO
Auto start burette and pump set
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Indication:     Pt unresponsive to CPR and resuscitation
Preparation:  500ml bag
Route:            IV/IO
Initial Dose:   10ml/kg bolus
Repeat:          Nil
Max Total:      10ml/kg
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Fentanyl Pain Management >=6 - <16 IN
``` Preparation: 450mcg (1.5ml) sealed vial Route: IN Initial Dose: 75mcg undiluted 1. 105mcg (0.35ml) - patient receives 75mcg (0.25ml) Repeat: 30mcg (0.1ml) undiluted every 5min while indicated Max Total: No Max ```
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Fentanyl Pain Management >=4 - <6 IN
Preparation: 450mcg (1.5ml) sealed vial Route: IN Initial Dose: 30mcg undiluted 1. 60mcg (0.2ml) - patient receives 30mcg (0.1ml) Repeat: 30mcg (0.1ml) undiluted every 5min while indicated Max Total: 90mcg (0.3ml) NB This regimen may be repeated 30min after the last administration whilst indicated.
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Fentanyl Pain Management 3yrs old; 14kg IN
Preparation: 450mcg (1.5ml) sealed vial. 450mcg (1.5ml) diluted to 7.5ml with 6ml NaCl in a 10ml syringe (6mcg:0.1ml) Route: IN Initial Dose: 24mcg diluted 30mcg (0.5ml) - patient receives 24mcg (0.4ml) Repeat: 10min 12mcg (0.2ml) NB This regimen may be repeated 30min after the last administration whilst indicated. Decant required dose from 10ml syringe using the MAD syringe and drawing up needle.
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Fentanyl Pain Management 2yrs old; 12kg IN
Preparation: 450mcg (1.5ml) sealed vial. 450mcg (1.5ml) diluted to 7.5ml with 6ml NaCl in a 10ml syringe (6mcg:0.1ml) Route: IN Initial Dose: 18mcg diluted 24mcg (0.4ml) - patient receives 18mcg (0.3ml) Repeat: 10min 12mcg (0.2ml) NB This regimen may be repeated 30min after the last administration whilst indicated. Decant required dose from 10ml syringe using the MAD syringe and drawing up needle.
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Fentanyl Pain Management 1yr old; 10kg IN
Preparation: 450mcg (1.5ml) sealed vial. 450mcg (1.5ml) diluted to 7.5ml with 6ml NaCl in a 10ml syringe (6mcg:0.1ml) Route: IN Initial Dose: 18mcg diluted 24mcg (0.4ml) - patient receives 18mcg (0.3ml) Repeat: 10min 6mcg (0.1ml) NB This regimen may be repeated 30min after the last administration whilst indicated. Decant required dose from 10ml syringe using the MAD syringe and drawing up needle.
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Fentanyl Pain Management >=1 - <4 IN
Preparation: 450mcg (1.5ml) sealed vial. 450mcg (1.5ml) diluted to 7.5ml with 6ml NaCl in a 10ml syringe (6mcg:0.1ml) Route: IN Initial Dose: 1.5mcg/kg diluted Repeat: 0.75mcg/kg diluted every 10min while indicated Max Total: 3mcg/kg NB This regimen may be repeated 30min after the last administration whilst indicated.
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Glucagon Hypoglycaemia <16
Indication: BGL <4mmol and [-] LOC and unable to be cannulated for glucose 10% Preparation: 1mg vial and syringe containing 1ml of sterile water. Dissolve glucagon powder by adding the entire contents of the syringe to the vial containing the glucagon. Solution must be prepared immediately prior to use. Route: SC/IM Initial Dose: 0.5mg Repeat: Nil Max Total: 0.5mg
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Glucose 10% Hypoglycaemia <10
``` Indication: BGL <4mmol and [-] LOC Preparation: Glucose 10% - 50g per 500ml bag Route: IV/IO Initial Dose: 0.2g/kg bolus Max bolus: 15g Repeat: whilst indicated Max Total: No Max ```
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Glucose 10% Newborn Resuscitation Newborn
``` Indication: BGL <2.6mmol Preparation: Glucose 10% - 50g per 500ml bag Route: IV/IO Initial Dose: 0.2g/kg bolus Max bolus: 15g Repeat: whilst indicated Max Total: No Max ```
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Glucose Gel | <1
Indication: <28 days of age with BGL <2.6mmol and conscious and able to swallow. Preparation: 15g glucose in a 37.5g tube containing glucose gel 40% Route: BU Initial Dose: small aliquots via a gloved finger up to 15g whilst indicated. Repeat: Nil Max Total: 15g NB admin small aliquots via a gloved finger and carefully monitor for response.
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Hydrocortisone Adrenal Crisis <16
Indication: Symptomatic patients with Adrenal Insufficiency. Patients with existing Dr or hospital care plan should be administered the dose state on the plan. Preparation: 100mg vial reconstituted with 2ml NaCl (50mg:1ml) Route: IM/IV Initial Dose: 4mg/kg bolus Max bolus: 100mg Repeat: Nil Max Total: 4mg/kg up to 100mg
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Hydrocortisone Asthma/Anaphylaxis/COPD Exacerbation <16
Indication: <6yrs moderate - severe/life threatening asthma. Anaphylaxis patients with persistent wheeze post salbutamol. Preparation: 100mg vial reconstituted with 2ml NaCl (50mg:1ml) Route: IM/IV Initial Dose: 4mg/kg bolus Max bolus: 100mg Repeat: Nil Max Total: 4mg/kg up to 100mg
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Ibuprofen Pain Management >=7 - <12
``` Preparation: 200mg tablet Route: PO Initial Dose: 200mg Max dose: 200mg Repeat: 4-6hrs Max Total: 800mg in 24 hrs ```
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Ipratropium Bromide Asthma/COPD >=2 - <=6
Indication: Moderate - Severe/Life threatening asthma and symptomatic patients with COPD Preparation: 250mcg in 1ml nebule Route: NEB Initial Dose: 250mcg mixed with Salbutamol Repeat: Once Max Total: 500mcg
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Ipratropium Bromide Asthma/COPD >=6months - <=2
Indication: Moderate - Severe/Life threatening asthma and symptomatic patients with COPD Preparation: 250mcg in 1ml nebule Route: NEB Initial Dose: 125mcg mixed with Salbutamol Repeat: Once Max Total: 250mcg
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Lignocaine VF or Pulseless VT and Torsades de Pointes <16 IV/IO
Indication: VF, pulseless VT unresponsive to Amiodarone Torsades de Pointes Preparation: 2% - 100mg (5ml) polyampoule (IV use only) Route: IV/IO Initial Dose: 1mg/kg Max bolus: 100mg Repeat: Once Max Total: 2mg/kg up to 200mg
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Lignocaine Post Intraosseous Procedure Pain <16
Indication: Localised pain post intraosseous insertion. Allow 1 min for effect once Lignocaine introduced into medullary space Preparation: 2% - 100mg (5ml) polyampoule (IV use only) Route: IO Initial Dose: 0.5mg/kg slow infusion Max bolus: 40mg Repeat: Nil Max Total: 0.5mg/kg up to 40mg
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Midazolam Seizures <16 IN
``` Preparation: 5mg (1ml) ampoule Route: IN via Mucosal Atomising Device (MAD) Initial Dose: 0.3mg/kg undiluted bolus Max bolus: 5mg Repeat: Nil Max Total: 0.3mg/kg ```
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Midazolam Seizures <16 IM
``` Preparation: 5mg (1ml) ampoule Route: IM Initial Dose: 0.15mg/kg undiluted bolus Max bolus: 5mg Repeat: 5min Max Total: 0.45mg/kg ```
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Midazolam Seizures <16 IV
``` Preparation: 5mg (1ml) ampoule Dilution: 5mg (1ml) diluted with 4ml NaCl to 5ml (1mg:1ml) Route: IV Initial Dose: 0.15mg/kg diluted bolus Max bolus: 2.5mg Repeat: 5min Max Total: 0.45mg/kg ```
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Midazolam Behavioural Disturbance >=1 - <14 IM
Indication: 1. Non head injured: Droperidol ineffective 15min AFTER the maximum total dose or is contraindicated. 2. Acute traumatic brain injured patients where Ketamine is ineffective or contraindicated. 3. Authorised to administer a single dose between initial and repeat doses of Droperidol (MH28, MH6) ONLY if the patient is PHYSICALLY aggressive. Preparation: 5mg (1ml) ampoule Route: IM Initial Dose: 0.15mg/kg undiluted bolus Max bolus: 5mg Repeat: 5min Max Total: 0.45mg/kg
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Midazolam Behavioural Disturbance >=1 - <14 IV
Indication: 1. Non head injured: Droperidol ineffective 15min AFTER the maximum total dose or is contraindicated. 2. Acute traumatic brain injured patients where Ketamine is ineffective or contraindicated. 3. Authorised to administer a single dose between initial and repeat doses of Droperidol (MH28, MH6) ONLY if the patient is PHYSICALLY aggressive. Preparation: 5mg (1ml) ampoule Dilution: 5mg (1ml) diluted with 4ml NaCl to 5ml (1mg:1ml) Route: IV Initial Dose: 0.15mg/kg diluted slow bolus Max bolus: 2.5mg Repeat: 3min Max Total: 0.45mg/kg
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Midazolam ROSC or Post intubation/SGA sedation >=6months - <16 IV/IO
Indication: ROSC or Post Intubation/SGA sedation Preparation: 5mg (1ml) ampoule 10mg (2ml) Midazolam mixed with 10mg (1ml) Morphine and diluted with 7ml NaCl 0.9% to 10ml total volume. Morphine/Midazolam solution: 1ml = 1mg Midazolam + 1mg Morphine Route: IV/IO Initial Dose: 0.1ml/kg Morphine/Midazolam solution bolus Max bolus: 2.5ml Repeat: 3min IV regimen for Post Intubation/SGA sedation may be repeated 20min after the last administration. Max Total: 0.3ml/kg
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Midazolam ROSC or Post intubation/SGA sedation >=6months - <16 IM
Indication: ROSC or Post Intubation/SGA sedation Preparation: 5mg (1ml) ampoule 10mg (2ml) Midazolam mixed with 10mg (1ml) Morphine and diluted with 7ml NaCl 0.9% to 10ml total volume. Morphine/Midazolam solution: 1ml = 1mg Midazolam + 1mg Morphine Route: IM Initial Dose: 0.1ml/kg Morphine/Midazolam solution bolus IF IV not available Repeat: 15min Max Total: 0.3ml/kg
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Morphine Pain Management >=1 - <16 IV/IO
Indication: Pain Management Preparation: 10mg (1ml) ampoule 10mg (1ml) diluted with 9ml NaCl 0.9% to a total volume of 10ml (1mg:1ml) Route: IV/IO Initial Dose: 100mcg/kg diluted bolus Max bolus: 5mg Repeat: 5min IV regimen may be repeated 30min post last administration. Max Total: 0.5mg/kg
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Morphine Pain Management >=1 - <16 IM/SC
``` Indication: Pain Management Preparation: 10mg (1ml) ampoule Route: IV/IO Initial Dose: 100mcg/kg undiluted bolus Max bolus: 10mg Repeat: 15min Max Total: 2 doses ```
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Morphine Pain Management <1 IM/SC
``` Indication: Pain Management Preparation: 10mg (1ml) ampoule 10mg (1ml) diluted with 9ml NaCl 0.9% to a total volume of 10ml (1mg:1ml) Route: IM/SC Initial Dose: 100mcg/kg diluted bolus Max bolus: 10mg Repeat: 30min Max Total: 2 doses ```
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Morphine ROSC or Post Intubation/SGA sedation >=6months - <16 IV/IO
Indication: ROSC or Post Intubation/SGA sedation Preparation: 10mg (1ml) ampoule 10mg (2ml) Midazolam mixed with 10mg (1ml) Morphine and diluted with 7ml NaCl 0.9% to 10ml total volume. Morphine/Midazolam solution: 1ml = 1mg Midazolam + 1mg Morphine Route: IV/IO Initial Dose: 0.1ml/kg Morphine/Midazolam solution bolus Max bolus: 2.5ml Repeat: 3min IV regimen may be repeated 20min post last administration. Max Total: 0.3ml/kg
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Morphine ROSC or Post Intubation/SGA sedation >=6months - <16 IM
Indication: ROSC or Post Intubation/SGA sedation Preparation: 10mg (1ml) ampoule 10mg (2ml) Midazolam mixed with 10mg (1ml) Morphine and diluted with 7ml NaCl 0.9% to 10ml total volume. Morphine/Midazolam solution: 1ml = 1mg Midazolam + 1mg Morphine Route: IM Initial Dose: 0.1ml/kg Morphine/Midazolam solution bolus IF IV not available. Max bolus: 2.5ml Repeat: 15min Max Total: 0.3ml/kg
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Naloxone Opioid Overdose <16 IV/IO/IM
``` Preparation: 400mcg (1ml) ampoule 400mcg (1ml) diluted to 4ml with 3ml of NaCl 0.9% (100mcg:1ml) Route: IV/IO/IM Initial Dose: 5mcg/kg diluted bolus Max bolus: 100mcg Repeat: 2min Max Total: 2mg ```
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Naloxone Etorphine or Buprenorphine Overdose <16 IV/IO/IM
``` Preparation: 400mcg (1ml) ampoule 400mcg (1ml) diluted to 4ml with 3ml of NaCl 0.9% (100mcg:1ml) Route: IV/IO/IM Initial Dose: 10mcg/kg diluted bolus Max bolus: 2mg Repeat: 5min Max Total: No max ```
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Ondansetron Nausea & Vomiting/Eye Injuries >=2 - <8
``` Preparation: 4mg (2ml) ampoule Route: IM/IV Initial Dose: 2mg bolus Repeat: Nil Max Total: 2mg ```
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Paracetamol Pain Management/Febrile patients >=7 - <12
Indication: Mild pain. Antipyretic in patients with temp>=38.5C. Preparation: 500mg tablet Route: PO Initial Dose: 250 - 500mg (max 500mg per dose) Repeat: 4hrs Max Total: 2g in 24hrs
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Pralidoxime Chloride/Atropine Moderate - Severe Nerve Agent Poisoning >=10 - <16
Preparation: Auto-injector contains a sterile solution of Atropine (2.1mg/0.7ml) and a sterile solution of Pralidoxime Chloride (600mg/2ml) in two separate internal chambers. Route: IM Initial Dose: One injection into mid-lateral thigh Repeat: 15min Max Total: 2 injections NB max dose and pt still symptomatic admin Atropine
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Pralidoxime Chloride/Atropine Moderate - Severe Nerve Agent Poisoning >=6 - <10
Preparation: Auto-injector contains a sterile solution of Atropine (2.1mg/0.7ml) and a sterile solution of Pralidoxime Chloride (600mg/2ml) in two separate internal chambers. Route: IM Initial Dose: One injection into mid-lateral thigh Repeat: Nil Max Total: 1 injection NB max dose and pt still symptomatic admin Atropine
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Salbutamol Asthma/Anaphylaxis/COPD/Palliative Care <5 NEB
Indications: Asthma - moderate to severe/life threatening. Anaphylaxis - bronchospasm COPD - symptomatic patients with COPD Palliative Care - Dyspnoea/Tachypnoea Preparation: 2.5mg (2.5ml) nebule Route: NEB Initial Dose: 2.5mg Repeat: whilst indicated Max Total: No Max
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``` Salbutamol Mild - Moderate: Asthma/Anaphylaxis/COPD/Palliative Care <5 CFC-Free Inhaler ```
Indication: In circumstances where O2 and nebulised Salbutamol are not available. Preparation: 100mcg per actuation Route: CFC-Free Inhaler Initial Dose: 2-6 puffs Repeat: whilst indicated Max Total: No Max
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``` Salbutamol Severe/Life Threatening: Asthma/Anaphylaxis/COPD/Palliative Care <5 CFC-Free Inhaler ```
Indication: In circumstances where O2 and nebulised Salbutamol are not available. Preparation: 100mcg per actuation Route: CFC-Free Inhaler Initial Dose: 6 puffs Repeat: whilst indicated Max Total: No Max

ASNSW Pharmacology (8 decks)

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