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ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol) ANS - CLASS OF DRUG Analgesic, Antipyretic
1. Fever in pediatric patients during long transports(30 min or more).
CONTRAINDICATIONS
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Hepatic failure or impairment
DRUG INTERACTION
1. Phenothiazines - may produce hypothermia
2. Phenobarbital - increase hepatic toxicity
ADMINISTRATION
Pediatric: [10-15 mg/kg] orally Not to exceed 50 mg/kg/24 hours
SPECIAL NOTES
1. Acetaminophen use in the scope of practice is intended for fever control in pediatric patients during
long transports to prevent febrile seizures.
ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID (ASA, ASPIRIN) ANS - CLASS OF DRUG Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic,
anticoagulant
INDICATIONS
1. Myocardial infarction patients, including suspected AMI patients.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
1. Hypersensitivity 2. Bleeding disorders 3. Asthma (Relative)
ADMINISTRATION
1. Adult: [162-324 mg] orally for AMI (prefer chewable).
2. Pediatric: Should not to be given to pediatric patients.
SPECIAL NOTES
1. All patients with suspected AMI and without contraindications should receive aspirin.
, ACTIVATED CHARCOAL ANS - CLASS OF DRUG Gastrointestinal Adsorbent
INDICATIONS
1. Activated charcoal is used in the treatment of certain cases of poisoning and over-doses in the alert
patient. Most commonly given in the hospital after gastric lavage, but it is appropriate to give in the pre-
hospital setting before lavage if a long transport time is anticipated.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
1. Acids or alkali ingestion unless other drugs have ingested.
2. GI obstruction.
DRUG INTERACTION
1. Contact MCEP before giving in acetaminophen OD's. Charcoal interferes with the function of N-
Acetylcysteine, an antidote for acetaminophen.
2. Milk products-decreases effectiveness.
ADMINISTRATION
1. Adult: [1 gm/kg] PO.
2. Pediatric: Same as adult
SPECIAL NOTES
1. Patients must be capable of protecting their airway over time.
ALBUTEROL (PROVENTIL®, VENTOLIN®) ANS - CLASS OF DRUG Sympathomimetic, Beta 2 selective
adrenergic bronchodilator
INDICATIONS
1. Albuterol is used to treat reversible airway obstruction caused by:
a. b. c.
Wheezing associated with asthma COPD (emphysema) Chronic bronchitis
CONTRAINDICATIONS
1. Hypersensitivity
DRUG INTERACTION
1. Beta adrenergic agents - potentiates the effects. 2. MAO inhibitors - may lead to hypertensive crisis. 3.
Beta adrenergic blockers - decreases the effectiveness.
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