SNHD AEMT Protocol Study Guide Rated A+

SNHD AEMT Protocol Study Guide Rated A+ Acetylsalicylic Acid Aspirin Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) class Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) action Platelet inhibition Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) dose Adult: 324mg PO (81mg tablets x 4) Pediatric: not recommended for use Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) route PO - Chew and swallow Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) contraindications Allergy to aspirin Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) adverse reactions None Activated charcoal Class Adsorbent Activated charcoal Action Inhibits gastrointestinal absorption of toxic substances Activated charcoal Dose Adult: 50gm PO Pediatric: 1gm/kg PO; minimum dose 10gm Maximum dose 50gm Activated charcoal Route PO Activated charcoal Contraindications Altered mental status; ingestion of acid, alkalis, or petroleum distillate; an inability to swallow; previous administration of an emetic Activated charcoal Adverse reactions Nausea Vomiting Albuterol Proventil Albuterol (Proventil) Class Sympathomimetic Albuterol (Proventil)