Term
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Definition
Adult: 2.5-5.0 mg (3cc) via nebulizer continuously, x3 doses, if no history of cardiac disease and heart rate<150
Pediatric: 2.5mg (3cc) via nebulizer continuously, x3 doses, if no history of cardiac disease and heart rate<200 |
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ACETAMINOPHEN
DOSAGE/ROUTE |
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Definition
Adult: 1000mg PO
Pediatric: 10mg/kg PO |
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Term
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
DOSAGE/ROUTE |
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Definition
Adult: chewable baby asperin (81mg each) PO
Pediatric: Not indicated |
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Term
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Definition
Adult: 1 to 2 mg IM otherwise as directed by medical control
Pediatric: Per medical control only |
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Term
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Definition
Adult: 50 gms PO
Pediatric: 1g/kg PO, max 25 gms |
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Term
DIPHENHYDRAMINE
DOSAGE/ROUTE |
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Definition
Adult: 50Mg PO
Pediatric: NO PO dose indicated |
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Term
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Definition
DOSAGE/ROUTE: Adult: 0.3 mg of 1: 1,000 if age <50 years OR 0.15 mg of 1: 1,000 if age >50 years
Pediatric: 0.15 mg of 1: 1,000
NOTE: EMT-Basics give Epinephrine through an auto-injector pen (Epi-Pen or Epr-Jr). |
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Term
GLUCOSE, ORAL
DOSAGE/ROUTE |
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Definition
DOSAGE/ROUTE: Adult: One tube or packet; repeat based on BGL
Pediatric: One tube or packet; repeat based on BGL – minimum age 3 yrs |
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Term
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Definition
Adult: 400-800 mg PO
Pediatric: 10 mg/kg PO |
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Term
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Definition
DOSAGE/ROUTE: Adult: 1-2 mg nasally via atomizer
Pediatric: 0.1 mg/kg nasally via atomizer (max 2 mg), repeated in 5 minutes if no effect
NOTE: EMT administration of Naloxone is limited to the intra-nasal route (spray). |
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Term
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Definition
Adult: 2 sprays in affected nostril
Pediatric: 1-2 sprays in affected nostril |
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Term
NITROGLYCERIN
DOSAGE/ROUTE |
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Definition
DOSAGE/ROUTE: Adult: 1 tablet or spray (0.4 mg) SL every 5 minutes until pain free or 3 doses---if SBP <100, contact medical control
Pediatric: Not indicated
NOTE: EMT-Basic administration of nitroglycerin is restricted to patients who are under doctor’s orders with a prescription for the drug |
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Term
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Definition
Adult: 1-6 LPM via NC; 10-15 LPM via NRB; 15 LPM via BVM
Pediatric: 1-6 LPM via NC; 10-15 LPM via NRB; 15 LPM via BVM |
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Term
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Definition
Adult: 600 mg IM
Pediatric: Per medical control only |
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