Question | Answer |
Dextrose 50% in Water (D50W)
Adult Dose | 0.5-1.0 g/kg Slow IVP
(second dose may be given if first dose ineffective) |
Dextrose 50% in Water (D50W)
Pediatric Dose | 0.5-1.0 g/kg of D25W (2-4mls/kg)slow IVP |
Dextrose 50% in Water (D50W)
Suspected Head Injury | 12.5g D50W slow IVP |
Acetylsalicylic Acid | 160-325mg po- chew before swallowing, give even if Pt has taken own ASA |
Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
Adult Dose | 250-500mcg via nebulizer with salbutamol (mixed) repeat up to 2x if necessary
Combivent 2.5-5.0ml nebule q 10 min prn (not to exceed max dose for atrovent
MDI minimum 1-4 puffs prn max 10 |
Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
Pediatric Dose | (ages 5-11) 25-250 mcg with Salbutamol (mixed) via nebulizer up to 2x if necessary
MDI minimum 2 puffs max 4 |
Nitrous Oxide (Entonox) | Adult/Pediatric- Self administered by patient for relief of pain |
Salbutamol (Ventolin)
Adult Dose | 2.5-5.0 mg nebule q 10 minutes prn
MDI Minimum 6 puffs max 20 |
Salbutamol (Ventolin)
Pediatric Dose | 0.15 mg/kg diluted to 2.5 ml saline via nebulizer
OR <10kg give 1.25 mg with NS to 2.5 ml
10-20 kg give 2.5 mg
>20kg give 2.5-5.0 mg
MDI pediatrics minimum 2 puff max 10 |
Epinephrine
Adult Dose | 0.3 mg (1:1000) IM q 5-10 minutes prn |
Epinephrine
Pediatric Dose | .01 mg/kg IM (do not exceed 0.3 mg) |
Glucagon
Adult Dose | 1 mg IM q 15-20 minutes prn |
Glucagon
Pediatric Dose | <5 yrs 0.5 mg IM
>5 yrs 1.0 mg IM |
Nitroglycerine
Adult Dose | 0.3 mg tablet or 1 spray (0.4mg) SL q 5 minutes prn max of 3 doses or BP <100sys |
Glucose (oral)
Adult/Pediatric Dose | 25g po slowly until improvement is noted |