Pharmacology - Alberta College of Paramedics

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Appendix AEMT Pharmacology 57
Generic Name: medical oxygenTrade Name:Classification: medicinal gasSupplied: compressed gas cylinderActions (Pharmacodynamics):• Colorless, odorless, tasteless gas essential to respiration• At sea level, oxygen makes up approximately 10% - 16% of venous blood and 17% - 21% of arterial blood• Transported from the lungs to the body’s tissues attached to hemoglobin in the red blood cells• Inhalation/administration will increase arterial oxygen tension (PaO 2 ) and hemoglobin saturationIndications:• Hypoxia from any cause• Chest pain due to cardiac ischemia• Altered level of consciousnessDosage: Nasal Cannula: @ 1-6 L/min (24% - 40% O 2 concentration)Simple & Pocket Mask: @ 6 – 10 L/min (40% - 60% O 2 concentration)Partial/ Non-Rebreather (NRB): @ 10 – 15 L/min (up to 98% O 2 concentration)Bag-Valve Mask (BVM): @ 10 – 15 L/min (up to 100% O 2 concentration)Venturi Masks: @ 4 L/min (24% - 28% O 2 concentration)@ 8 L/min (35% - 40% O 2 concentration)Note: liter flow is dependent on the Venturi mask used.Route: InhalationContraindications:• None for emergency use.Precautions:• Respiratory: In some cases of COPD, oxygen administration may reduce the patient’s respiratory driveNote: This is not a reason to withhold oxygen, but be prepared to assist ventilations.• Oxygen that is not humidified may dry out or irritate mucous membranesEMT Pharmacology 58
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The Alberta College of ParamedicsAl
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Acknowledgements & General Informat
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Module Creation and ResearchPortage
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EMT - Pharmacology CompetenciesThis
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B-8 Apply Infection Control Precaut
Page 11 and 12: G-3-6G-3-7Administer medication:•
Page 13 and 14: G-7 Administration via Topical Rout
Page 15 and 16: Learning ActivitiesRecommended Reso
Page 17 and 18: Enteral administration is the intro
Page 19 and 20: Storing some medications are cause
Page 21 and 22: Liquids- Drugs in liquid form can b
Page 23 and 24: DistributionThis is the transport o
Page 25 and 26: PHARMACODYNAMIC PHASEThe pharmacody
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Page 29 and 30: Objective 2: Key TermsDissolutionPh
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Page 33 and 34: Table P-7 Nebulizer MaskPlace corre
Page 35 and 36: Figure P 6VialsVials are plastic or
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Page 39 and 40: FLOW CHART FOR SHORTNESS OF BREATHA
Page 41 and 42: FLOW CHART FOR CARDIAC CHEST PAINAB
Page 43 and 44: Objective 3: Key TermsSix rightsThr
Page 45 and 46: Table P-10 Sections Of CPSPeachGree
Page 47 and 48: StimulantsDrug Family Major effects
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Page 57 and 58: 16. The first name given to a drug
Page 59 and 60: Glossary of TermsObjective 1: Key T
Page 61: ReferencesAmerican Heart Associatio
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Page 69 and 70: Generic Name: acetylsalicylic acidT
Page 71 and 72: Generic Name: EpinephrineTrade Name
Page 73 and 74: Generic Name: Ipratropium bromideTr
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