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Dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol) Class

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Steroid

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Dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol) Actions

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decreases cerebral edema

anti-inflammatory

suppresses immune response (especially in allergic reactions)

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Dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol) Indications

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Anaphylaxis (after epinephrine and diphenhydramine)

Asthma

COPD

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Dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol) Contraindications

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None in an emergency setting

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Dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol) Precautions / SE

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Prec: protect from heat / onset of action may be 2-6hrs thus should not be of use in critical first hour following anaphylaxis

SE: GI bleeding / prolonged wound healing

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Dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol) Dose

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Adult: 4-24mg IV/IM

Peds: 0.2 - 0.5 mg/kg IV/IM

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Etomidate (Amidate) Class

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Sedative / Hypnotic

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Etomidate (Amidate) Action

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ultra short acting sedative/hypnotic effect

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Etomidate (Amidate) Indication

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Induction for RSI

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Etomidate (Amidate) Contraindication

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Hypersensitivity

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Etomidate (Amidate) Precautions / SE

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Prec:
marked hypotension
severe asthma
severe cardiovascular disease
adrenal suppression

SE: myoclonic skeletal muscle movement / apnea / laryngospasm

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Etomidate (Amidate) Dose

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Adult: 0.1 - 0.3 mg/kg IV over 15-30secs

Ped: >10yrs = same as adult
<10yrs = not indicated

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Ketamine (Ketalar) Class

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Sedative / Hypnotic / Analgesic

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Ketamine (Ketalar) Action

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causes dissociative state

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Ketamine (Ketalar) Indication

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Induction for RSI

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Ketamine (Ketalar) Contraindications

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significantly elevated BP

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Ketamine (Ketalar) Precautions / SE

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Prec: hallucinations / emergency airway and resuscitative equipment/meds must be available

SE: hallucinations / increased skeletal muscle tone

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Ketamine (Ketalar) Dose

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Adult: 1-4.5 mg/kg IV / 3-8 mg/kg IM

Peds: 0.5-3 mg/kg IV/IM

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Midazolam (Versed) Class

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Benzodiazepine / Tranquilizer

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Midazolam (Versed) Actions

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Hypnotic / Sedative

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Midazolam (Versed) Indications

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Premedication for cardioversion

Acute anxiety states

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Midazolam (Versed) Contraindications

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narrow angle glaucoma

shock

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Midazolam (Versed) Precautions / SE

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Prec: emergency resucitative equipment must be available
Flumazenil (romazicon) should be available
Dilute with NS or D5W prior to IV admin
Respiratory depression very common

SE: drowsiness / hypotension / amnesia / respiratory depression / apnea

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Midazolam (Versed) Dose

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Adult: 1-2.5 mg IV / 1-5mg IM

Peds: 0.03 mg/kg

Can also be given PO/IN

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Oxytocin (Pitocin) Class
Hormone
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Oxytocin (Pitocin) Actions
causes uterine contraction causes lactation slows postpartum vaginal bleeding
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Oxytocin (Pitocin) Indication
postpartum vaginal bleeding
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Oxytocin (Pitocin) Contraindications
any condition other than postpartum bleeding Cesarean section
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Oxytocin (Pitocin) Precautions / SE
Prec: ensure placenta has delivered and there is not another fetus before giving / OD can cause uterine rupture / hypertension SE: anaphylaxis / cardiac arrhythmias
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Oxytocin (Pitocin) Dose
IV 10-20units in 500mL of D5W administered according to uterine response 3-10units IM
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Terbutaline (Brethine) Class
sympathomimetic
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Terbutaline (Brethine) Actions
bronchodilator / increases heart rate
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Terbutaline (Brethine) Indications
bronchial asthma / reversible bronchospasm associated with COPD / preterm labor
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Terbutaline (Brethine) Contraindications
hypersensitivity
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Terbutaline (Brethine) Precautions / SE
Prec: BP, HR and ECG must be constantly monitored SE: palpitations / tachycardia / PVCs / anxiety / tremors / headache
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Terbutaline (Brethine) Dose
MDI: 2 inhalations, 1min apart SubQ: 0.25mg, may repeat in 15-30min Pedi: 0.01mg/kg SubQ
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Pralidoximine (Protopam) Class
Cholinesterase reactivator
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Pralidoximine (Protopam) Actions
Reactivates cholinesterase in cases of organophosphate poisoning Deactivates certain organophosphates by direct chemical reaction
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Pralidoximine (Protopam) Indications
Severe organophosphate poisoning characterized by muscle twitching, respiratory depression, and paralysis
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Pralidoximine (Protopam) Contraindications
poisoning due to inorganic phosphates | poisoning other htan organophosphates
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Pralidoximine (Protopam) Precautions / Side Effects
Prec: laryngospasm, tachycardia, muscle rigidity, should only follow atrpinization SE: excitement, manic behavior
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Pralidoximine (Protopam) Dose
Adult: 1-2g in 250-500mL of NS over 30min Ped: 20-40mg/kg in 250-500mL of NS over 30min
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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Class
Narcotic
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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Action
central nervous system depressant decreases sensitivity to pain
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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Indications
severe pain
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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Contraindications
shock severe hemorrhage hypersensitivity
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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Precautions / Side Effects
Prec: respiratory depression / hypotension / nausea SE: dizziness / AMS / bradycardia
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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Dose
Adult: 1-4mg/IV, IO, PO Pedi: 0.015 mg/kg/IV
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Racemic Epinephrine Class
Sympathomimetic
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Racemic Epinephrine Action
bronchodilation / increase HR / increased cardiac contractile force
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Racemic Epinephrine Indications
Croup (laryngotacheobronchitis)
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Racemic Epinephrine Contraindications
Epiglottitis / hypersensitivity
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Racemic Epinephrine Precautions / Side Effects
Prec: monitor vitals / use only once in prehospital setting SE: palpitations / anxiety / headache
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Racemic Epinephrine Dose
0.25-0.75mL of a 2.25% solution in 2mL normal saline / by nebulizer
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Mannitol Class
osmotic diuretic
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Mannitol Actions
decreases cellular edema | increases urinary output
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Mannitol Indications
acute cerebral edema | blood transfusion reactions
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Mannitol Contraindications
pulmonary edema / dehydration / hypersensitivity
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Mannitol Precautions / Side Effects
Prec: rapid administration can cause circulatory overload / crystallization occurs at lower temperatures / in-line filter should be used SE: pulmonary congestion / sodium depletion / transient volume overload
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Mannitol Dose
Adult: 1.5-2.0g/kg/IV slow bolus or infusion Peds: 0.25-0.5g/kg IV over 60min

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