ALBUTEROL SULFATE (Proventil Ventolin )

Classification:Actions:Indications:MORPHINE SULFATEviaPATIENT-CONTROLLED ANALGESIC PUMPË Narcotic analgesicË Alters pain perception and produces euphoriaË Moderate to severe painContraindications: Ë Not significant during interfacility transportAdverse effects: Cardiovascular NeurologicaltachycardiasedationbradycardiadizzinesshypotensionheadachehypertensionconfusiontremorsRespiratoryseizuresdepressionhallucinationsarrestGastrointestinalnausea/vomitingAdministration:Pediatric:Onset:Duration:EMT-Basic providers may not activate or adjustinfusion pump.May transport with locked settings. Medication infusionis programmed for individual patient and may only beactivated by patient or caregiver.Same as adult2-5 minutesIndividual per patient programPrecautions:Monitor pulse quality and blood pressure. Infusion may cause hypotension.If hypotension persists, place patient in shock position.Monitor respiratory status frequently and ventilate with bag-valve maskdevice if necessary. Infusion may cause respiratory depression or arrest.Note:There are different types of Patient-Control Analgesic pumps. Transferringpersonnel must provide the EMT-B provider with emergency shut offinstructions regarding the specific pump used. (1/00)Included in Los Angeles County "Expanded" Scope of Practice2-14