Pharmacology - Alberta College of Paramedics

G-5 Administration via Sublingual RouteG-5-1 Demonstrate knowledge of sublingual route:• Rate of absorption• Patient clinical condition• Properties of medicationG-5-2 Confirm findings, history and indications for the use of the medicationfor Acute Coronary Syndrome.G-5-3 Select the supply of the prescribed medication:• NitroglycerinG-5-4 Confirm correct medication.G-5-5 Administer medication.G-5-6 Monitor patient:• Document effectG-6 Administration via Subcutaneous RouteG-6-1 Demonstrate knowledge for reasons for subcutaneous route based on:• Rate of absorption• Volume to be administered• Patient clinical condition• Absence of intravenous access• Properties of medicationG-6-2 Confirm findings, history and indications for the use of the medicationfor Anaphlaxis.G-6-3 Select the supply of the prescribed medication:• EpinephrineG-6-4 Confirm correct medication.G-6-5 Prepare syringe:• For vials and ampules, change needles prior to administration• Purge air from syringeG-6-6 Prepare site:• Cleanse the siteG-6-7 Administer medication:• Insert needle into subcutaneous tissue• Inject medication• Remove the needle• Dispose of needle in supplied disposal container• Cover the puncture site• Massage gently to facilitate absorptionG-6-8 Monitor patient:• Document effectEMT Pharmacology 7