SNHD Protocols Verified Solutions

SNHD Protocols Verified Solutions AED ️Automated External Defibrillator AMPLE ️Allergies; Medications; Prior history; Last meal eaten; Events leading up to injury/illness AMS ️Altered Mental Status ASA ️Acetylsalicylic Acid BG ️Blood Glucose BP ️Blood Pressure BVM ️Bag-Valve-Mask CCC ️Continuous Cardiac Compressions CHF ️Congestive Heart Failure COPD ️Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease CP ️Chest Pain CPR ️Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CVA ️Cardiovascular Accident DCAP-BTLS ️Deformities; Contusions; Abrasions; Punctures/Penetrations; Burns; Tenderness; Lacerations; Swelling DKA ️Diabetic Ketoacidosis ECG ️Electrocardiogram EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR ️CLASS. Sympathomimetic. ACTION. Bronchodilation; positive chronotrope; positive inotrope. DOSE. Adult. Assist patient with his or her own Epinephrine auto-injector. (Pediatric same as adult) ROUTE. IM. ETA ️Estimated Time of Arrival ETT ️Endotracheal Tube Formulary, GLUCOSE ️CLASS. Carbohydrate. ACTION. Quick infusion of sugar into blood for metabolism. DOSE ORAL GLUCOSE. Adult. 25 gm Glucose between the gum and cheek, if gag reflex is present. Pediatric. Up 25 gm if gag reflex is present and as tolerated. ROUTE. PO. CONTRAINDICATIONS. None. ADVERSE REACTIONS. None. Formulary. Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin). ️Class. Non steroidal anti-inflammatory. Action. Platelet inhibition. Dose. Adult. 324 mg PO (81 mg tablets x 4). Pediatric. Not recommended for use. Route. PO. (chew and swallow) Contraindications. Allergy to aspirin. Adverse reactions. none. Formulary. Activated charcoal ️Class. Absorbent. Action. Inhibits gastrointestinal absorption of toxic substances. Dose. Adult. 50 gm PO Pediatric. 1.0 gm/kg PO; dose 10 gm max. Dose 50 gm. Formulary. Activated charcoal. Continued ️Contraindications. Altered mental status; ingestion of acids, Alkalis or petroleum distillates; inability to swallow; previous