front 1 Adenosine (Adenocard) | back 1 Antiarrhythmic - Slows conduction through the AV node and interrupts reentry pathways through the AV node. svt, PSVT Dose: 6mg then 12mg and then another 12 mg |
front 2 Albuterol (ventolin) | back 2 Bronchodilator, beta agonist - Beta 2 agonist that bronchodilates and relaxes smooth muscle tissue. -Asthma, bronchospasm, copd, pre treatment for crush injuries. Dose: 2.5 to 5mg every 20 min |
front 3 Amiordarone (cordarone) | back 3 Antiarrhythmic - Prolongs duration of action potential and refractory period. Metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidneys VT, SVT, A-FIB, A-FLUTTER, V-FIB, RUN OF VT. Dose: 300mg followed by 150mg if needed |
front 4 Aspirin (ASA) | back 4 Antiplatelet, nonnarcotic analgesic, antipyretic - prevents the formation of a chemical known as thromboxane A2, ANGINA, ACUTE MI, CHEST PAIN, Dose: 160 to 325mg |
front 5 Atropine | back 5 Anticholinergic - Competes reversibly with acetylcholine at the site of the muscarinic receptor BRADYCARIA, ASYSTOLE, PEA, NERVE AGENT EXPOSURE, ORGANOPHOSPHATE POSIONING. Dose: 0.5mg for bradycardia, 2mg for poisoning |
front 6 Calcium gluconate | back 6 Electrolyte solution - Counteracts the toxicity of hyperkalemia by stabilizing the membranes of the cardiac cells, reducing fibrillation Dose: 500-1000mg IV over 10min |
front 7 Digoxin (lanoxin) | back 7 Cardiac glycoside - Inhibits sodium potassium, causing more sodium to be in the the heart which makes the heart beat more forcefully CHF, NARROW COMPLEX PSVT, A-FIB AND A-FLUTTER Dose: individualized |
front 8 Diltiazem (Cardizem) | back 8 Calcium channel blocker, class IV antiarrhythmic - Blocks calcium from moving into the heart muscle cell, which prolongs the conduction of electrical impulses through the AV node HYPOTENTION, HEART BLOCK, HEART FAILURE Dose: 0.25mg/kg |
front 9 Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) | back 9 Antihistamine For allergic reactions/ anaphylaxis Dose: 25 to 50mg |
front 10 Epinephrine | back 10 Beta-adrenergic agent - binds with both alpha and beta receptors, producing increased blood pressure, increased heart rate and bronchodilation For bronchospasms, allergic reactions, and cardiac arrest Dose: 1mg for cardiac arrest and 0.3 to 0.5mg for allergic reactions |
front 11 Etomidate (amidate) | back 11 Hypnotic, anesthesia induction agent Ultra-short acting nonbarbiturate hypnotic. Used for the induction of anesthesia For intubation Dose: 0.2 to 0.6 mg/kg |
front 12 Furosemide (lasix) | back 12 Loop diuretic antihypertensive -potent diuretic that inhibits sodium re-absorption by the kidney. Reduces pulmonary edema and lowering of blood pressure For CHF, PULMONARY EDEMA, Dose: 0.5 to 1mg/kg |
front 13 Ipratropium (atrovent) | back 13 Bronchodilator, anticholinergic - Antagonizes the acetylcholine receptor on bronchial smooth muscles, producing bronchodilation 0.5mg nebulized |
front 14 Ketamine (ketalar) | back 14 General anesthetic -Produces a state of anesthesia while maintaining airway reflexes, heart rate, blood pressure. Dose: 1 to 4.5 mg/kg |
front 15 Lidocaine (Xylocaine) | back 15 Antiarrhythmic -Blocks sodium channels, increasing the recovery period after repolarization Dose: 1.5mg |
front 16 Lorazepam (ativan) | back 16 Benzodiazepine -Binds to the benzodiazepine receptor and enhances the effect of the brain chemical GABA, an inhibitory transmitter, and may result in state of sedation, hypnosis, skeletal muscle relaxation For sedation induction, anxiety, status epilepticus Dose: 2mg for sedation. and 4mg for seizures |
front 17 Methylprednisolone (solu-medrol) | back 17 Corticosteroid - reduces inflammation by multiple mechanisms For anaphylaxis, asthma, COPD. |
front 18 Meperidine (demerol) | back 18 Narcotic analgesic -Binds to opiate receptors, producing analgesia and euphoria For moderate to severe pain. Dose: 50mg to 150mg |
front 19 Midazolam (versed) | back 19 Benzodiazepine -short acting CNS depression including sedation, skeletal muscle relaxation, and anticonvulsant activity. For sedation, anxiety, skeletal muscle relaxation Dose: 1 mg |
front 20 Morphine | back 20 Opiate agonist -Reduces stimulation of the SNS caused by pain and anxiety. Reduction of sympathetic stimulation reduces heart rate, cardiac work, and MI consumption For moderate to severe pain, chest pain, CHF, and pulmonary edema. Dose: 2.5 to 15 mg for basic pain. 2 to 4mg for chest pain with CHF or pulmonary edema |
front 21 Ondansetron (zofran) | back 21 Antiemetic -prevent nausea and vomiting For nausea and vomiting Dose: 4mg ODT or IV |
front 22 Pancuronium (pavulon) | back 22 Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker -Antagonizes acetylcholine at the motor end plate, producing skeletal muscle paralysis For ET intubation Dose: 0.04-0.1mg |
front 23 Propofol (diprivan) | back 23 Anesthetic -Produces rapid and brief state of general anesthesia For anesthesia induction Dose: 2 to 2.5 mg |
front 24 Rocuronium (zemuron) | back 24 Neuromuscular blocker, nondepolarizing Produces skeletal muscle paralysis For ET intubation Dose: 0.6 to 1.2 mg |
front 25 Succinylcholine (anectine) | back 25 Neuromuscular blocker, depolarizing - Helps with muscle paralysis For ET intubation Dose: 0.6mg |
front 26 Vasopressin | back 26 Nonadrenergic vasoconstrictor -Causes vasoconstriction independent of adrenergic receptors or neural innervation, For adult shock VF or pulseless VT, asystole, PEA, vasodilatory shock Dose: 40 units |
front 27 Vecuronium (Norcuron) | back 27 Neuromuscular blocker, nondepolarizing -causes muscle paralysis For ET intubation Dose: 0.08-0.1mg |
front 28 Verapamil (isoptin) | back 28 Calcium channel blocker -Blocks calcium from moving into the heart muscle cell, which prolongs the conduction of electrical impulses through the AV node. Also dilates arteries For A-fib, hypertension, PSVT, PSVT prophylaxis Dose: 2.5 to 5mg |
front 29 Norepinephrine (levophed) | back 29 Sympathomimetic -Increases blood pressure and increase heart to a lesser degree For neurogenic shock, septic shock, hypotension Dose: 0.5-1mcg/min |