GA AEMT Drug Cards Essay

ACTION Reverses Hypoxia, Increases arterial oxygen, Increases hemoglobin saturation, Increases tissue oxygenation Indications Hypoxia or anticipated hypoxia, or in any medical or distress patient to improve respiratory efficiency.Contraindications There are no contraindications to oxygen therapy. Dose Route Oral loony toons Adult 1-6 LPM via NC 10-15 LPM via NRB 15 LPM via BVM paediatric 1-6 LPM via NC 10-15 LPM via NRB 15 LPM via BVM honey oil side effectsDry or bloody nose, skin irritation from the nasal cannula or face maskPrecautions/major(ip) interactionsChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and veryprolonged judicial system of high concentrations in thenewborn. medicate Oral GlucoseGeneric Glutose, Insta-GlucoseClass of medicine MonosaccharideCarbohydrateACTION After absorption from GI tract, glucose is distributed in the tissues and provides a prompt increase in circulating blood net Onset 10 minIndications Patients with altered mental status and cognize history of diabetes mellitusContraindicationsUnconsciousness known diabetic who has not taken insulin for old age patient who is unable to swallow Dose Route Oral DOSAGE/ROUTEAdult One tube or packet boat twin based on BGLPediatric One tube or packet repeat based on BGL minimum age 3 yrs Common side effectsNausea, may be aspirated by the patient without a gag reflexPrecautions/major interactionsAssure patient has control of swallowing and airway.Drug GlucagonGeneric GlucaGenClass of medication Hormone, antihypoglycemicACTION Glucagon is a protein secreted by pancreatic cells that causes a breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose and inhibits the synthesis of glycogen from glucose. IndicationsHypoglycemia without IV access.ContraindicationsHypersensitivity to glucagon or protein compounds.Dose Route Intramuscular Adult1-2mg IM, repeat in 15 minutes if BGL