Protocols Flashcards
(60 cards)
Bronchoconstriction - What are the conditions for Salbutamol?
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Bronchoconstriction - What are the conditions for Epi?
- BVM ventilation required
- Hx of Asthma
Bronchoconstriction - What are the conditions for Dexamethasone?
Hx of Asthma OR COPD OR 20 pack/yr history of smoking
What medications can be given for Bronchoconstriction?
Salbutamol
Epi
Dexamethasone
Bronchoconstriction - What are the contraindications for Salbutamol?
Allergy or sensitivity
Bronchoconstriction - What are the contraindications for Epi?
Allergy or Sensitivity
Bronchoconstriction - What are the contraindications for Dexamethasone?
- Allergy or Sensitivity
- Currently on PO parenteral steroids (steroids administered anywhere other than mouth - ie, IM or IV)
Bronchoconstriction - What is the dosage for Salbutamol?
<25 kg
MDI - up to 600mcg (6 puffs), max of 3 doses, 5-15 min interval
NEB - 2.5 mg (with 2.5mg saline), max of 3 doses, 5-15 min interval
> =25 kg
MDI - up to 800 mcg (8 puffs), max of 3 doses, 5-15 min interval
NEB - 5mg, max of 3 doses, 5-15 min interval
Bronchoconstriction - What is the dosage for Epi?
IM (1mg/ml - 1:1000)
0.01mg/kg, max of 0.5mg
Max of 1 dose
Bronchoconstriction - What is the dosage for Dexamethasone?
PO / IM / IV
0.5mg/kg, max of 8mg
Max of 1 dose
Moderate to severe allergic reaction - What are the conditions for Epinephrine?
For anaphylaxis only
Moderate to severe allergic reaction - What are the conditions for Diphenhydramine?
> = 25 kg
Moderate to severe allergic reaction - What are the contraindications for Epi?
Allergy or sensitivity
Moderate to severe allergic reaction - What are the contraindications for Diphenhydramine?
Allergy or sensitivity
What are the indications for Moderate to severe allergic reaction?
Exposure to a possible allergen
AND
Signs and symptoms of a moderate or severe allergic reaction
Moderate to severe allergic reaction - What is the dosage for Epi?
IM (1mg/ml - 1:1000)
0.01mg/kg, max of 0.5mg
Max of 2 dose, min 5 minute interval
Moderate to severe allergic reaction - What is the dosage for Diphenhydramine?
> = 25 kg - < 50 kg
IV / IM
25mg, max of 1 dose
= 50 kg
IV / IM
50 mg, max of 1 dose
Croup - what are the indications?
Current Hx or URTI
OR
current or recent Hx of barking cough
Croup - what are the conditions for Epi?
> = 6 months to < 8 years
HR < 200 bpm
Stridor at rest
Croup - what are the conditions for Dexamethasone?
> = 6 months to < 8 years
Form mild, moderate and severe croup
Croup - What are the contraindications for Epi?
Allergy or sensitivity
Croup - What are the contraindications for Dexamethasone?
Allergy or sensitivity
Steroid received within last 48 hours
Unable to tolerate oral medication
Croup - What is the dosage for Epi?
< 10kg (22 pounds)
NEB
2.5 mg, max of 1 dose
> = 10kg (22 Pounds)
NEB
5 mg, max of 1 dose
Croup - What is the dosage for Dexamethasone?
> = 6 months - < 8 years
PO
0.5 mg/kg, max of 8 mg
Max of 1 dose