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Respiratory Depression: associated with prior narcotic or
benzodiazepine
administration - ANSWER-1. O2 at minimum
10L/min NRBM
2. Narcotic-associated respiratory
depression
Administer Naloxone (Narcan) as follow (maximum
dose of 0.4 mg):
A: Apnea: 0.4 mg IVP/IO
once
B: RR less than 10: 0.1mg IVP/IO every 1 minute,
may repeat x3
3. For benzodiazepine-associated respiratory depression
(apnea to RR less than 10), administer flumazenil (Romazicon)
0.2 mg IVP/IO over 15 seconds. May repeat in 45 seconds
based on patient's response, not to exceed 0.6 mg.
, Respiratory Distress: Demonstrated by change in RR and/or
use of accessory muscles, altered level of consciousness or
cyanotic nail beds - ANSWER-1. O2 at minimum 10 L/min NRBM
2. STAT portable CXR
3. In the presence of bronchospasm: Albuterol 0.5 mL in 3 mL
NS aerosol inhalation
4. The Rapid Response Team may obtain an ABG
5. The RRT may initiate non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for the
following conditions in the absence of any contraindications.
A: Exacerbation of COPD, asthma,
acute CHF
B: As a bridge to mechanical
ventilation
C: Contraindications
for NIV i: Respiratory
arrest
II: Inability to maintain a patent airway or clear secretions
iii: Risk for aspiration of gastric contents (nausea, vomiting or
bowel obstruction) vi: Pre-existing pneumothorax without
chest tube or pneumomdiastinum v: Epistaxis vi: Recent facial,
oral or skull surgery or trauma vii: Encephalopathy/altered
mental status