EMERGENCY
DRUGS IN DENTISTRY
DRUG
|
ROUTE ADMINISTRATION
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INDICATION
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ADRENALINE
1mg/ml
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500mg microgram I.M. may be
repeated at
5min interval according to
B.P., pulse, respiratory function.
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Anaphylaxis
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ASPIRIN (300mg)
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300mg orally or chewed
|
Suspected heart attack
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GLYCERYL TRINITRATE (400mg)
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1 – 2 actuations sublingually
no more than three doses are
recommended at any one time
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Angina or suspected heart attack
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Glucose
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10-20g of short acting carbohydrate
oral e.g. glass of lucozade
or fruit juice, 3 or more glucose
tablets, or 5 sweets
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Hypoglycaemia
(co-operative, conscious &
able to swallow safely
|
Glucagon 1mg
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1 mg I.M.
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Hypoglycaemia
(impaired consciousness, uncooperative
or unable to swallow)
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Salbutamol Inhaler
(100 micrograms/dose)
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1 - 2 actuations inhaled
Repeated if required
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Asthma attack
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Midazolam 10mg
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10 mg buccal
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Prolonged seizures (convulsive
movements lasting 5 minutes or longer)
Seizures recurring in quick succession
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