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Swedish Paramedicine
Field drug Indications
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Pharmacology
Professional
06/12/2011

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Term
Fentanyl (Sublimaze)
Definition
Undiagnosed abdominal pain, isolated trauma, MI.
Term
Flumazenil (Romazicon)
Definition
Provider Caused overdose (Benzos); Reverse sedation of Benzodiazepines.
Term
Furosemide (Lasix)
Definition
Cardiac pulmonary edema.
Term
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Definition
Chemical Restraint.
Term
Glucagon
Definition
Hypoglycemia with no vascular access, Esophageal spasms,
Term
Magnesium Sulfate
Definition
Seizures of Eclampsia, refractory bronchoconstriction (not responsive to beta adrenergic drugs. Torsades de Pointes.
Term
Morphine Sulfate
Definition
Isolated injuries, CP of cardiac origin. Same dose for either indication
Term
Nitroglycerine (Nitrostat)
Definition
Angina or angina equivalent discomfort, Cardiac Pulmonary Edema
Term
Opthaine
Definition
Foreign body sensation in the eye
Term
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
Definition
Uncontrollable postpartum hemorrhage, after all products of contraception have been expelled.
Term
Promethazine (phenergan)
Definition
Nausea
Term
Verapamil (Isoptin)
Definition
SVT refractory to Adenosine, A-Fib/A-Flutter> 170bpm.
Term
Procainamide (Pronestyl)
Definition
V-tach with a pulse/A-Fib with WPW.
Term
Cardizem (Diltiazem)
Definition
Rapid A-fib/A-Flutter; Multi-focal atrial tachycardia; SVT refractory to Adenosine.
Term
Dextrose (D-50)
Definition
Documented Hypoglycemia, Coma of unknown origin, Seizures of unknown origin.
Term
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Definition
V-Tach with a pulse; Pulseless V-tach or V-fib
Term
Vecuronium Bromide (Norcuran)
Definition
RSI: Post intubation to keep them sedated,
Term
Succynylcholine (Anectine)
Definition
RSI
Term
Ipratropium bromide (atrovent)
Definition
Obstructed SOB; asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, emphysema.
Term
Metoprolol
Definition
Peri infarct, HTN crisis, Chemically induced tachycardia.
Term
Brethine (terbutaline)
Definition
Obstructive SOB refractory to Albuterol/Atrovent.
Term
Atropine Sulfate
Definition
Symptomatic Bradycardia. Asystole/slow atrial PEA
Term
Vasopressin (pitressin)
Definition
In place of 1st of 2nd round epi. Asystole, Pulseless V-tach/V-fib, PEA
Term
Thiamine
Definition
malnourishment, dehydration and chronic alcoholism
Term
Metoclopramide (reglan)
Definition
Nausea
Term
Racemic Epinephrine
Definition
Croup, refractory to other treatments.
Term
Diazepam
Definition
Seizures, procedures, extreme anxiety, also called valium
Term
Lorazepam
Definition
Seizures, procedures, extreme anxiety also called ativan
Term
Midazolam
Definition
Seizures, procedures and extreme anxiety also called versed
Term
Mannitol (Osmitrol)
Definition
Increased ICP
Term
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
Definition
Respiratory distress Asthma, Allergic Reactions, pneumonia, COPD
Term
Sodium Bicarbonate
Definition
Metabolic Acidosis,
Cardiac Arrest >20min,
Tricyclic O.D. with widening QRS Hyperkalemia with widening QRS.
Term
Methylprednisone sodium
Definition
Anaphylaxis, Obstructive SOB.
Term
Aspirin (ASA, acetylsalicylic acid)
Definition
CP of suspected cardiac origin,
Term
Zofran (Odansetron)
Definition
Nausea
Term
Naloxone (narcan)
Definition
known or suspected opioid overdose, unknown unconcious, pinpoint unresponsive pupils.
Term
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Definition
Acute distonia, allergic reaction.
Term
Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
Definition
V-tach with a pulse.
Pulseless V-tach or V-fib
Term
Adenosine (adenocard)
Definition
SVT or fast narrow complex >160bpm.
Term
Dopamine (intropin)
Definition
Cardiogenic shock
Distributive shock
Term
Epinephrine (adrenaline)1:10,000
Definition
Asystole,PEA,V-tach
Anaphylaxis
Term
Etomidate (amidate)
Definition
RSI, for post intubation sedation
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