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Paramedic Drug Cards
Hosted by Michael Egan · EN
Readings of weekly drug cards based on the NREMT curriculum.
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Ketorolac
Dec 23, 202200:01:11Tap to summarizeTrade: Toradol Class: NSAIDMOA: inhibits the production or prostaglandins in inflamed tissue, which decreases the responsiveness of pain receptors. Indications: Moderately severe acute painContraindications: Patients with a hx of peptic ulcer disease or GI bleed, patients with renal insufficiency, hypovolemic patients, 3rd trimester pregnancy, nursing mothers, allergy to other nsaids, stroke or head trauma, having surgery within the next 7 days. Side effects: headache, drowsiness, dizziness, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, N/V, Diarrhea.Dosing:Adult IV 30mgIM 60mg Senior (65 and older)/ Pediatric < 50kgsIV 15mgIM 30mg
Transcribe →Carbamazepine
Dec 23, 202200:01:09Tap to summarizeTrade: Tegretol Class: Anticonvulsant MOA: Binds preferably to voltage gated Sodium channels in their inactive conformation, which prevents repetitive and sustained firing of an action potential.Indications: Partial and generalized tonic – clonic seizures Contraindications: AV Block, bundle branch block, agranulocytosis, bone marrow supression, monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapySide effects: Dizziness, drowsiness, ataxia, N/V, blurred vision, confusion, headache, transient diplopia, visual hallucinations, life threatening rashes.Dosing:Adult:200mg POPediatric:6-12 years old: 100mg PO Less then 6: 10mg/kg PO
Transcribe →Diazepam
Dec 23, 202200:01:32Tap to summarizeTrade: Valium Class: BenzodiazepineMOA: Binds to the benzodiazepine receptor and enhances the effects of GABAIndications: Anxiety, Skeletal muscle relaxation, anticonvulsant Contraindications: Children younger then 6 months, acute angle glaucoma, CNS depression, alcohol intoxication. Side effects: Respiratory depression, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, pain at the injection site, confusion, nausea, hypotension, cardiac arrest at high doses•Dosing:Adult: Anxiety: 2-10mg IV/IMSeizure: 5-10mg IV/IOPediatric:Anxiety: 0.2 – 0.3mg/kg IV/IMSeizure: Older then 5 years: 1mg IV/IOOlder then 30 days less then 5 years: 0.2 to 0.5mg IV/IO Neonate: 0.1-0.3mg/kg IV/IO
Transcribe →Morphine
Dec 23, 202200:01:16Tap to summarizeTrade: MorphineClass: Opiate agonist/Narcotic Analgesic MOA: Binds to the opiate receptors. Reduces stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system caused by pain and anxiety. Reduction of sympathetic stimulation reduces heart rate, cardiac work, and myocardial O2 consumptionIndications: moderate to severe pain including chest pain associated with ACS, CHF, and pulmonary edema.Contraindications: Respiratory depression, shock.Side effects: Respiratory depression, hypotension, N/V, dizziness, lightheadedness, sedation, diaphoresis, euphoria, seizures, cardiac arrest, anaphylactoid reaction.Dosage:Adult 2-10mg IV/IO/IMPediatric < 110 lbs 0.025 – 0.2mg/kg IV/IO/IM
Transcribe →Fentanyl
Dec 23, 202200:00:55Tap to summarizeTrade: SublimazeClass: Narcotic Analgesic MOA: Binds to opiate receptors producing analgesia and euphoriaIndication: PainContraindication: Use caution in traumatic brain injury, Respiratory depression Side effects: Respiratory depression, apnea, hypotension, N/V, dizziness, sedation euphoria, Sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, palpitations, HTN, diaphoresis, syncopeDosingAdult 50-100mcg IM/IVPedi 1-2mcg/kg IM/IV
Transcribe →PHYSICAL DRUG CARDS AVAILABLE
Dec 8, 202200:03:18Tap to summarizeFirst and foremost, THANK YOU to everyone who was listened to this Podcast over the past year. In just under 12 months we have risen to one of the top listened to and searched paramedic pod casts on spotify and apple podcasts. Again, thank you so much!If you love listening to my voice read these drugs, but want an extra visual aid to go along with it, my classmate is currently selling laminated, professionally printed copies of every drug we have covered. They are available one etsy RIGHT NOW! Head over there, check them out, and if you think they'll help, place an order. He will be running a discount exclusively for listeners of Paramedic Drug Cards for a limited time. Dont miss out!www.paramedicstudents.etsy.comExclusive DISCOUNT CODE for my listeners: MEDIC22
Transcribe →Promethazine
Dec 8, 202200:00:50Tap to summarizeTrade – PhenerganClass – Antiemetic MOA - Decreases nausea and vomiting by antagonizing H1 receptors Indications – Nausea/Vomiting Contraindication – Altered level of consciousness, jaundice, bone marrow suppression, Use caution in seizure disorder.Side effects – Paradoxic excitation in children and older adults. Dosing:Adult - 12.5 - 25mg IV, IO, IMPedi - 2years and older 0.25 – 1 mg/kg IV, IO, IM
Transcribe →Clopidogrel
Dec 8, 202200:00:48Tap to summarizeTrade – PlavixClass – Antiplatelet MOA – Blocks platelet aggregation by antagonizing the IIb/IIIa receptors Indications – ACS, chronic coronary and vascular disease, ischemic stroke.Contraindications – Hx of intracranial hemorrhage, GI bleed or trauma.Side effects – Nausea, Abdominal pain, hemorrhage. Dosing : Unstable angina pectoris or non Q wave AMI.Adult – Loading dose 300-600mg POPedi – Not recommended for pedi patients
Transcribe →Sodium Nitroprusside
Dec 8, 202200:01:01Tap to summarizeTrade – Nipride Class – Antihypertensive agentMOA – Causes direct relaxation of both arteries and veins Indication – HTN emergencies Contraindications – Hypotension, increased ICP, cerebrovascular disease, coronary artery disease, hepatic disease, renal disease, pulmonary disease.Side effects – Cyanide or thiocyanate toxicity, N/V, dizziness, headache, restlessness, abdominal pain, methemoglobinemia.Dosing Adult 0.3-10mcg/kg/minPedi 0.5 – 10mcg/kg/min
Transcribe →Haloperidol
Dec 8, 202200:01:06Tap to summarizeTrade – HaldolClass – Antipsychotic agent MOA – Selectively blocks postsynaptic dopamine receptorsIndications – Psychotic disorders, agitation Contraindications – Depressed mental status, Parkinson diseaseSide effects – extrapyramidal symptoms, drowsiness, tardive dyskinesia, hypotension, hypertension, VT, sinus tachycardia, QT prolongation, torsades de pointes. Dosing Adult: Mild agitation : 0.5-2mg PO/IMModerate agitation : 5-10mg PO/IM Severe agitation : 10mg PO/IMPedi: 1-5mg IM/PO
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