Tactical Emergency Medical Support: The Tactical Medical Handbook - 3rd Edition by Rick Hammesfahr Md & Dave Collins Emt-p

Author:Rick Hammesfahr Md & Dave Collins Emt-p [Hammesfahr, Rick Md & Emt-p, Dave Collins]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Non-Fiction
ISBN: 9781495347894
Amazon: 1495347893
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2014-01-30T05:00:00+00:00

Signs and Symptoms:

1. Wheezing

2. Dyspnea

3. Respiratory distress

Management:

1. Rx: Albuterol (metered dose inhaler – works better with use of spacer) 2 to 3 puffs q5 min for 3 times.

2. Rx: If there is no response to Albuterol, Epinephrine 0.3 mg (0.3 ml of 1:1000 solution) IM (DO NOT INJECT INTRAVENOUSLY). May repeat one dose in 5-10 minutes.

3. IV access with saline lock.

4. Rx: Decadron (dexamethasone) 10 mg IV or IM.

5. Oxygen (if available).

6. Pulse oximetry monitoring.

7. WARNING: Field intubation is not indicated for this disorder unless respiratory arrest occurs.

8. WARNING: If there is superimposed fever, chest pain, and cough, treat per Pneumonia protocol.

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