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Drug Classifications
Classifications of Protocol Drugs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adenosine (Adenocard) | A chemical hyperpolarization agent and diagnostic aid for Narrow-Complex Tachycardias. |
| Albuterol Sulfate (Proventil) | A sympathomimetic for bronchial dilation or potassium transport agent in crush injuries. |
| Amiodarone (Cordarone) | A dysrythmic for wide-complex tachycardias and ventricular fibrillation. |
| Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid, ASA) | An antiplatelet for suspected cardiac ischemia and barotrauma. |
| Ativan (Lorazepam) | A potent benzodiazepine anticonvulsant for seizures and seizures proximal to chemical exposure. |
| Atropine | An antimuscarinic to increase heart rate or dry secretions |
| Atrovent (Ipatropium Bromide) | An anticholinergic for bronchial dilation |
| Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) | An antihistamine for allergic reaction and anticholinergic for dystonic reaction |
| Calcium Chloride | An ionic agent for cardiac arrest in dialysis/renal faiure patients, and cellular stabilizing agent in Crush Syndrome |
| Dextrose 50% | A concentrated sugar suspension for hypoglycemia complications, and in conjuction with insulin for hyperkalemia in Crush Syndrome |
| Dopamine (Intropin) | A potent catecholamine to increase blood pressure and heart rate |
| Epinephrine 1:1000 | A profound Alpha and Beta agonist to open airways or increase heart rate |
| Epinephrine 1:10000 | A profound Alpha agonist for vasoconstriction |
| Glucagon | A human hormone which prompts glycogen stores in the bod to be converted to glucose |
| Haldol (Haloperidol) | A typical neuroleptic for chemical restraint of the combative patient |
| Lasix (Furosemide Sulfate) | A loop diuretic for fluid shifting in Breathing Difficult |
| Lidocane | A dysrhythmic for wide - complex tachycardias and ventricular fibrillation, or pain management associated with IO |
| Magnesium Sulfate | A dysrythmic for wide-complex tachycardias and ventricular fibrillation, or smooth muscle relaxant for severe breathing difficulty (asthma, COPD) and (pre) eclampsia |
| Morphine | Opiod analgesic for pain management and a weak vasodilator to reduce pre-load |
| Narcan (Naloxone) | An opiod receptor blockade for potential or suspected opioid overdose |
| Nitroglycerin SL tablets | A potent vasodilator for decreasing oxygen deman in chest pain, and fluid shifting in CHF |
| Nitroglycerin TD paste | A potent vasodilator for decreasing oxygen demand in chest pain |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | An ionic agent for late cardiac arrest and Crush Syndrome to help reverse acidosis. |
| Solu-Medrol (Methylprednisolone, prednisolone) | A corticosteroid for inflammation in breathing difficulty |
| Valium (Diazepam) | A benzodiazepine used to treat seizures, provide sedation and to treat cocaine induced SVT |
| Versed (Midazolam) | A benzodiazepine used to treat and provide sedation |
| Zofran (Ondansetron) | A seratonin antagonist antiemetic for nausea and vomiting |
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cmbatson
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