Albuterol: Class
beta 2 agonist, bronchodilator
Albuterol: Action
relaxes smooth muscles of the bronchial tree, decreasing airway resistance
Albuterol: Indications
bronchospasms with history of asthma
Albuterol: Contraindications
known hypersensitivity
Albuterol: Adverse Reactions
tremors, anxiety, tachycardia, cough
Albuterol: Dose/Route
2.5mg in 3mL of solution inhaled via nebulizer, up to three doses
Albuterol: Onset
5-15 minutes
Albuterol: Duration
3-6 hours
Aspirin: Class
anti-platelet aggregate
Aspirin: Action
blocks formation of thromboxane A2, which causes platelet aggregation and arterial constriction
Aspirin: Onset
5-30min
Aspirin: Duration
1-4 hours
Aspirin: Indications
Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain
Aspirin: Contraindications
hypersensitivity, active ulcer disease
Aspirin: Adverse Effects
dizziness, lethargy, nausea/vomiting, heartburn
Aspirin: Dose/Route
324mg PO
Epinephrine: Class
sympathomimetic
Epinephrine: Action
imitates actions of sympathetic nervous system. inhibits histamine release, constricts arterioles, increases cardiac output, dilates bronchiols
Epinephrine: Onset
3-10 mins
Epinephrine: Duration
20-30 minutes
Epinephrine: Indications
acute asthma or anaphylaxis
Epinephrine: Contraindications
hypersensitivity, acute MI
Epinephrine: Adverse Reactions
tremors, headache, dizziness, anxiety
Epinephrine: Dose/Route (Adult)
0.3mg IM
Epinephrine: Dose/Route (Pediatric)
0.15mg IM
Naloxone: Class
opiod antagonist
Naloxone: Action
competes for and displaces opiods from mu receptors
Naloxone: Onset
2-10 mins
Naloxone: Duration
20-120 mins
Naloxone: Indications
hypoventilation or respiratory arrest in suspected opiod overdoses
Naloxone: Contraindications
hypersensitivity
Naloxone: Dose/Route (Adult)
2mg intranasal, up to 2 doses
Naloxone: Dose/Route (Pediatric)
1mg intranasal, up to 2 doses
Nitroglycerin: Class
nitrate
Nitroglycerin: Action
dilation of venous and arterial blood vessels, reduces myocardial oxygen demand
Nitroglycerin: Onset
1-3 mins
Nitroglycerin: Duration
20-30mins
Nitroglycerin: Indication
Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest pain in patient with prescribed nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin: Contraindications
head trauma, shock, hypersensitivity, systolic BP <120mmHg, use of ED medications in past 72 hours
Nitroglycerin: Adverse Reaction
headache, blurred vision, hypotension, syncope, nausea/vomiting
Nitroglycerin: Dose/Route
one tablet/spray SL, up to 3 doses
Oxygen: Class
gas
Oxygen: Action
saturates hemoglobin
Oxygen: Onset
immediate
Oxygen: Duration
less than 2 mins
Oxygen: Indication
hypoxia
Oxygen: Contraindication
absence of hypoxia
Oxygen: Adverse Reaction
dried mucosal membranes
Oxygen: Dose/Route
cannula: 2-6LPM
NRB: 10-15LPM
BVM: 15-25LPM
CPAP: 5-10cm H2O
Glucose: Class
monosaccharide
Glucose: Action
absorbed in GI tract, distributed to tissues to increase circulating blood sugar
Glucose: Onset
10 mins
Glucose: Duration
variable
Glucose: Indication
suspected or measured hypoglycemia (<60mg-dL)
Glucose: Contraindication
inability to swallow, inability to follow simple commands, concerns for airway patency
Glucose: Adverse Reaction
nausea
Glucose: Dose/Route
15-24gs PO (one unit)
*Not for gum absorption
Albuterol: Class
beta 2 agonist, bronchodilator
Albuterol: Action
relaxes smooth muscles of the bronchial tree, decreasing airway resistance
Albuterol: Indications
bronchospasms with history of asthma
Albuterol: Contraindications
known hypersensitivity
Albuterol: Adverse Reactions
tremors, anxiety, tachycardia, cough
Albuterol: Dose/Route
2.5mg in 3mL of solution inhaled via nebulizer, up to three doses
Albuterol: Onset
5-15 minutes
Albuterol: Duration
3-6 hours
Aspirin: Class
anti-platelet aggregate
Aspirin: Action
blocks formation of thromboxane A2, which causes platelet aggregation and arterial constriction
Aspirin: Onset
5-30min
Aspirin: Duration
1-4 hours
Aspirin: Indications
Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain
Aspirin: Contraindications
hypersensitivity, active ulcer disease
Aspirin: Adverse Effects
dizziness, lethargy, nausea/vomiting, heartburn
Aspirin: Dose/Route
324mg PO
Epinephrine: Class
sympathomimetic
Epinephrine: Action
imitates actions of sympathetic nervous system. inhibits histamine release, constricts arterioles, increases cardiac output, dilates bronchiols
Epinephrine: Onset
3-10 mins
Epinephrine: Duration
20-30 minutes
Epinephrine: Indications
acute asthma or anaphylaxis
Epinephrine: Contraindications
hypersensitivity, acute MI
Epinephrine: Adverse Reactions
tremors, headache, dizziness, anxiety
Epinephrine: Dose/Route (Adult)
0.3mg IM
Epinephrine: Dose/Route (Pediatric)
0.15mg IM
Naloxone: Class
opiod antagonist
Naloxone: Action
competes for and displaces opiods from mu receptors
Naloxone: Onset
2-10 mins
Naloxone: Duration
20-120 mins
Naloxone: Indications
hypoventilation or respiratory arrest in suspected opiod overdoses
Naloxone: Contraindications
hypersensitivity
Naloxone: Dose/Route (Adult)
2mg intranasal, up to 2 doses
Naloxone: Dose/Route (Pediatric)
1mg intranasal, up to 2 doses
Nitroglycerin: Class
nitrate
Nitroglycerin: Action
dilation of venous and arterial blood vessels, reduces myocardial oxygen demand
Nitroglycerin: Onset
1-3 mins
Nitroglycerin: Duration
20-30mins
Nitroglycerin: Indication
Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest pain in patient with prescribed nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin: Contraindications
head trauma, shock, hypersensitivity, systolic BP <120mmHg, use of ED medications in past 72 hours
Nitroglycerin: Adverse Reaction
headache, blurred vision, hypotension, syncope, nausea/vomiting
Nitroglycerin: Dose/Route
one tablet/spray SL, up to 3 doses
Oxygen: Class
gas
Oxygen: Action
saturates hemoglobin
Oxygen: Onset
immediate
Oxygen: Duration
less than 2 mins
Oxygen: Indication
hypoxia
Oxygen: Contraindication
absence of hypoxia
Oxygen: Adverse Reaction
dried mucosal membranes
Oxygen: Dose/Route
cannula: 2-6LPM
NRB: 10-15LPM
BVM: 15-25LPM
CPAP: 5-10cm H2O
Glucose: Class
monosaccharide
Glucose: Action
absorbed in GI tract, distributed to tissues to increase circulating blood sugar
Glucose: Onset
10 mins
Glucose: Duration
variable
Glucose: Indication
suspected or measured hypoglycemia (<60mg-dL)
Glucose: Contraindication
inability to swallow, inability to follow simple commands, concerns for airway patency
Glucose: Adverse Reaction
nausea
Glucose: Dose/Route
15-24gs PO (one unit)
*Not for gum absorption