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Acetylsalicylic Acid - answer Aspirin

Acetylsalicylic Acid - Action - answer Prevents blood clotting

Acetylsalicylic Acid - Indications - answer Ischemic chest pains

Acetylsalicylic Acid - Contraindications - answer Hypersensitivity
Active bleed internal or external
Bleeding disorder

Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) - Side Effects (NGHTHW) - answer Nausea/ vomiting
GI bleeding
Heartburn
Tinnitus
Hepatoxicity with large doses ( > 1.8 - 3.2 g daily)
Wheezing

Acetylsalicylic Acid - Dose - answer 160-325 mg oral chew and swallow

Dextorse in water - answer D50W, D25W

Dextrose in water - Action - answer To rapid increase in BGL

D50W - Indications - answer Hypoglycaemia
Coma of unknow etiology

D50W - Contraindications - answer Unable to establish an IV/IO
None in emergent setting

D50W, D25W - Side Effects - answer Possible phlebitis and pain to injection site
Tissue Necrosis

D50W - Dose - answer A: 0.5 - 1 g/kg SIVP D50W max 25 g/dose
P: 0.5 - 1 g/kg SIVP D25W

Epinephrine 1:1,000 - answer Adrenalin

Epinephrine 1:1,000 - Action - answer Rapid increase in BP mainly systolic
Relaxes smooth muscles of the bronchi

, Epinephrine - Indications - answer Anaphylaxis

Epinephrine - Contraindications - answer None in emergent setting

Epinephrine 1:1,000 - Side Effect (THHINCPADD) - answer Tremors
Headache
Hypertension
Increased myocardial oxygen demand
Nausea/ vomiting
Chest pain or discomfort
Dizziness
Dyspnea
Palpitations
Anxiety

Epinephrine - Dose - answer A: 0.3-0.5 mg IM/SQ q 10-15 mins
0.3 mg Epi-Pen
P: 0.15 mg Epi Jr

Glucagon - answer Glucagon

Glucagon - Action - answer Increase in BGL
When released it enters the liver causing a breakdown of glycogen stores into glucose

Glucagon - Indications - answer Hypoglycemia
Unable to establish IV for D50W

Glucagon - Contraindications - answer Allergy to pork or beef products
Hypersensitivity

Glucagon - Side Effect (HUNTHD) - answer Hypotension
Urticaria
Nausea/ vomiting
Tachycardia
Hyperglycemia
Dizziness

Glucagon - Dose - answer A: 1 mg IM/SQ q 7-10 mins
P: > 20kg 0.5 - 1.0 mg IM

Ipratropium Bromide - answer Atrovent

Ipratropium Bromide - Action - answer Relaxes smooth muscles in the bronchi tree
Dries respiratory tract secretions

Atrovent - Indications - answer Bronchospasm with chronic bronchitis or emphysema

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