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2011 MD State EMT-P Protocols
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03/03/2012

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Term

Acetaminophen

 

Indications

Definition
PT's 3 years or older in mild to moderate discomfort
Term

Acetaminophen

 

Containdications

Definition

1)  Administration of acetaminophen or acetaminophen containing medications within the past few hours

2)  Inability to swallow or take medications by mouth

3)  Respiratory Distress

4)  Persistant vomitting

5)  known or suspected liver disease

6)  Allergy to acetaminophen

Term

Acetaminophen

 

Dosage

 

Less than 3 years

Definition
Not indicated
Term

Acetaminophen

 

Doasge

 

3-5 years

Definition
One unit dose of 160 mg/5ml
Term

Acetaminophen

 

Dosage

 

6-9 years

Definition

2 Unit doses of 160mg/5ml

total of 320mg/10ml

Term

Acetaminophen

 

Dosage

 

10+ Years

Definition

Four unit doses of 160mg/5ml

total of 640mg/20ml

Term

Activated Charcoal

 

Indications

Definition
Poisoning by mouth
Term

Activated Charcoal

 

Contraindications

Definition

1)  AMS

2)  PT's who have recieved an emetic

Term

Activated Charcoal

 

Dosage

Definition
Adult and Pediatric 1gram/kg
Term

Adenosine

 

Indications

Definition
1)  to slow the rate of narrow complex tachycardia
Term

Adenosine

 

Contraindications

Definition
Known hypersensitivity
Term

Adenosine

 

Adverse Effects

Definition
Flushing, dyspnea, chest pressure, nausea, headache dizziness, hypotension
Term

Adenosine

 

Adult Dosage

Definition

6mg rapid IVP followed by rapid flush

12mg if no response within 2 min

12mg more if no response within another 1-2 min

Term

Adenosine

 

Pediatric Dose

Definition

0.1 mg/kg rapid IVP/IO, maximum initial dose of 6mg

2nd and 3rd doses: 0.2 mg/kg rapid IVP/IO maximum single additional dose 12mg

Term

Albuterol Sulfate

 

Indications

 

 

Definition

1)  To reverse bronchospasm

2)  Hyperkalemia

Term

Albuterol Sulfate

 

Contraindications

Definition
Known hypersensitivity
Term

Albuterol Sulfate

 

Precautions

Definition
Med Consult before administraion to Pregnant PT or PT with a cardiac Hx
Term

Albuterol Sulfate

 

Dosage

 

Bronchospasm

 

Older than 2 years

Definition
2.5 mg by neb, may repeat once
Term

Albuterol Sulfate

 

Dosage

 

Bronchospasm

 

Less than 2 years

Definition
1.25mg by neb, may repeat once
Term

Albuterol Sulfate

 

Dosage

 

Hyperkalemia

 

Adult

Definition
20mg by neb
Term

Albuterol Sulfate

 

Dosage

 

Hyperkalemia

 

2 years or greater

Definition
2.5mg by neb
Term

Albuterol Sulfate

 

Dosage

 

Hyperkalemia

 

less than 2 years

Definition
1.25 mg by neb
Term

Aspirin

 

Indications

Definition
Chest pain when AMI is suspected
Term

Aspirin

 

Contraindications

Definition
Known sensitivity
Term

Aspirin

 

precautions

Definition
GI bleeding
Term

Aspirin

 

Dosage

 

Adult

 

Definition
324mg or 325mg chewed
Term

Aspirin

 

Dosage

 

Pediatric

Definition
Not indicated
Term

Atropine

 

Indications

Definition

1)  Symptomatic Bradycardia

 

2)  Asystole, idioventricular rythm

 

3)  Organophosphate poisoning

 

4)  Nerve agents

Term

Atropine

 

Contraindications

Definition

1)  Known hypersensitivity

 

2)  Dysrhythmias in which enhancement of conduction may accelerate the ventricular rate and cause decreased cardiac output (e.g. A-fib, a-flutter, or PAT with block)

 

3)  Second-degree Type II and third-degree AV Block

 

4)  Suspected AMI or ischemia

 

5)  Glaucoma

 

Term

Atropine

 

Adverse Effects

Definition

1)  Excessive doses of atropine can cause delirium, restlessness, disorientation, tachycardia, coma, flushed, and hot skin, ataxia, blurred vision, dry mucous membranes.

 

2)  V-fib and tachycardia have occured following IV administration of atropine

Term

Atropine

 

Dosage

 

Asystole

 

Adult

Definition
1mg IVP repeated every 3-5 minutes to a total of 0.04 mg/kg maximum does not to exceed 3mg
Term

Atropine

 

Dosage

 

Bradycardia

 

Adult

Definition
0.5-1mg IVP every 3-5 minutes to a total of 0.04 mg/kg
Term

Atropine

 

Dosage

 

Bradycardia

 

Pediatric

Definition

0.02mg/kg IV/IO minimum dose 0.1mg maximum single dose for child (10 kg-25 kg) 0.5mg, Adolescent (25kg-40kg) 1mg

 

ET 0.03 mg/kg dilute 5ml, repeat once

Term

Atropine

 

 

 

Dosage

 

Organophosphate Poisoning

 

Adult

Definition
2-4mg IVP/IM every 5-10 minutes
Term

Atropine

 

 

 

Dosage

 

Organophosphate Poisoning

 

Pediatric

Definition
0.02mg/kg IVP/IM every 5-10 minutes
Term

Atrovent

 

Indications

Definition

1)  Allergic reactions/ anaphylaxis

 

2)  Bronchial Asthma

 

3)  Reversable bronchospams associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema

Term

Atrovent

 

Contraindications

Definition

1)  Hypersensitivity to Ipratopium

 

2)  Hypersensitivty to Atropine

 

3)  Less than one year of age

Term

Atrovent

 

Precautions

Definition

1)  Use with caution in CHF, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Glaucoma, and elderly PTs

 

2)  May worsen the condition of glaucoma if it gets into the eyes

 

3)  must be used in combination with a beta-agonist (Albuterol)

Term

Atrovent

 

Dosage

 

Adult

Definition
500mcg by neb in combination with 2.5mg albuterol
Term

Atrovent

 

Dosage

 

Less than 1 year

Definition
contraindicated
Term

Atrovent

 

Dosage

 

1-2 years

Definition
250mcg by neb
Term

Atrovent

 

Dosage

 

2+ Years

Definition
500mcg by neb
Term

Calcium Chloride

 

Indications

Definition

1)  Hyperkalemia

 

2)  Hypocalcemia

 

3)  To treat adverse effects caused by calcium channel blocker overdose

 

3)  Hypotension secondary to diltiazem adminisrtation

Term

Calcium Chloride

 

Containdications

Definition

1)  Not indicated in cardiac arrest except when hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, or calcium channel toxicity is highly suspected

 

2)  PT currently taking Digoxin with suspected calcium channel blocker overdose

Term

Calcium Chloride

 

Dosage

 

Adult

Definition
0.5-1gram slow IVP over 3-5 min
Term

Calcium Chloride

 

Dosage

 

Pediatric

Definition
20mg/kg slow IVP max dose 1gram
Term

Calcium Chloride

 

Dosage

 

hypotension following diltiazem administration

Definition
250mg slow IVP
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