Paediatric emergency algorithms & resources

Key recommendations for clinical practice

appropriate adrenaline injector as an interim measure before the specialist allergy assessment (unless the reaction was drug-induced). o Patients prescribed adrenaline auto-injectors (and/or their parents/carers) must receive training in their use, …

  Auto, Jetronic, Adrenaline, Adrenaline auto

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated defibrillators ...

be as clear-cut if the rescuer isn’t medically qualified, the defence of necessity may be available, provided the rescuer acts reasonably in the circumstances. For instance, it would be reasonable to carry out CPR and use an AED if no healthcare professionals were available. Section 5 of the Mental Capacity Act (England

  Rescuer

Emergency treatment of anaphylaxis Guidelines for ...

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Bristol, UK E: nicholas.sargant@uhbw.nhs.uk No relevant conflict of interest Andrew F. Whyte Consultant in Allergy and Immunology Derriford Hospital University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Plymouth UK E: andrew.whyte@nhs.net

  University, Hospital, Bristol, University hospitals

Anaphylaxis - resus.org.uk

• Follow REFRACTORY ANAPHYLAXIS ALGORITHM • Remove trigger if possible (e.g. stop any infusion) • Lie patient flat (with or without legs elevated) – A sitting position may make breathing easier – If pregnant, lie on left side Give intramuscular (IM) adrenaline2 Call for HELP Call resuscitation team or ambulance Inject at

  Algorithm, Anaphylaxis, Anaphylaxis algorithm

Refractory anaphylaxis A

Refractory anaphylaxis No improvement in respiratory or cardiovascular symptoms despite 2 appropriate doses of intramuscular adrenaline Cardiac arrest – follow ALS ALGORITHM • Start chest compressions early • Use IV or IO adrenaline bolus (cardiac arrest protocol) • Aggressive fluid resuscitation

  Algorithm, Anaphylaxis

Resuscitation Council (UK)

Resuscitation Council (UK) EMERGENCY TREATMENT OF ANAPHYLACTIC REACTIONS6 1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose of this guideline The UK incidence of anaphylactic reactions is rising.2 Despite previous guidelines, there is confusion about …

  Treatment

Adult tachycardia - Resus

Probable atrial fibrillation: • Control rate with beta-blocker • Consider digoxin or amiodarone if evidence of heart failure •– Anticoagulate if duration > 48 h Vagal manoeuvres If ineffective: • Give Adenosine (if no pre-excitation) 6 mg rapid IV bolus – If unsuccessful, give 12 mg – If unsuccessful, give 18 mg • Monitor ECG

  Atrial, Atrial fibrillation, Fibrillation, Digoxin

Decisions relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation

may include family, other carers, close friends or others able to support or speak for the patient). This must not prevent discussion, to involve patients in shared decision-making whenever appropriate, or in some circumstances . Decisions relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation 3 to inform patients of a decision and explain the reasons for ...

  Other, Relating

Adult Tachycardia (with pulse) Algorithm

AF with bundle branch block treat as for narrow complex Pre-excited AF consider amiodarone If VT (or uncertain rhythm): Amiodarone 300 mg IV over 20-60 min then 900 mg over 24 h If known to be SVT with bundle branch block: Treat as for regular narrow-complex tachycardia Synchronised DC Shock* Up to 3 attempts

  With, Pulse, Adults, Block, Bundle, Branch, Algorithm, Tachycardia, Bundle branch block, Adult tachycardia, With pulse

Adult advanced life support - Home | Resuscitation Council UK

• Thrombosis – coronary or pulmonary • Tension pneumothorax • Tamponade – cardiac • Toxins Consider ultrasound imaging to identify reversible causes Consider • Coronary angiography/ percutaneous coronary intervention • Mechanical chest compressions to facilitate transfer/treatment • Extracorporeal CPR After ROSC

  Home, After, Coronary, Percutaneous, Percutaneous coronary

Resuscitation trolley checklist - Queensland Health

Metaraminol 10 mg/1 mL syringe x 5 Noradrenaline 2 mg/2 mL ampoule x 3 Levetiracetam 500 mg/5 mL x 3 vials Sodium bicarbonate injection 8.4% 100 mL vial x 1 Sterile water for injection 10 mL ampoules x 10 Salbutamol 100 microg metered dose inhaler (MDI) x 1 Salbutamol 5 mg/2.5mL nebule x 5 Ipratropium bromide 21 microg metered dose inhaler (MDI ...

  Checklist, Trolley, Resuscitation, Resuscitation trolley checklist, Metaraminol

Uso de las principales drogas inotrópicas, vasoactivas y ...

na, fenilefrina, metaraminol, metoxamina, mefentermina(4). Dopamina. Los receptores dopaminérgicos se reparten en dos categorías funcionales: los receptores postsinápti-cos, cuya activación por la dopamina transmite el impulso nervioso, y los autorreceptores situados en los cuerpos celulares de las dendritas o las terminaciones presinápticas.

  Metaraminol

GUIA DE INTERAÇÃO MEDICAMENTOSA DOS …

desnutrição, das infecções em geral e como acidificante da urina Administração: intramuscular, intravenosa. Reações adversas: • Doses altas de ácido ascórbico (acima de 1 …

GUIA DE MEDICAMENTOS - UNIARA

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