drugs for pediatric resuscitation
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A review of pediatric resuscitation pharmacology Although many medications are used in Advanced life support, the only medication with proven efficacy in pediatric resuscitation is epinephrine. Despite numerous investigations, the optimal dose remains controversial.
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Pediatric Asthma Medication Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus). This long-acting preparation of a beta2-agonist is used primarily to treat nocturnal or exercise-induced symptoms. It has no anti-inflammatory action and is not indicated in the treatment of acute bronchospastic episodes.
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- 1 Interactions with other drugs. 2  Co-administration of inhaled anaesthetics (cyclopane, diethylether, halothane and. nitrous oxide) may increase the incidence of dysrhythmias (especially bradycardia), apnoea and the occurrence of malignant hyperthermia in susceptible persons.
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Asthmatic Kids 6 and Older Can Now Use Spiriva Respimat Spray as Maintenance Therapy Asthmatic Kids 6 and Older Can Now Use Spiriva Respimat Spray as Maintenance Therapy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the approval of steroid-free Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium bromide) for the maintenance treatment of asthma in children ages 6 and older.
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Medications For Mental Illness Promethazine should not be used in children younger than 2 years since it might cause serious (possibly fatal) slow/shallow breathing. This problem has occurred even with normal doses in this age group. The lowest effective dosage should be used, and other drugs that affect breathing should be avoided.
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- Infant = < 1 year of age. The majority of pediatric arrests are due to airway problems. Most maternal medications pass through breast milk to the infant. Hypoglycemia, severe dehydration and narcotic effects may produce bradycardia.
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DESCRIPTION PROMETHAZINE SYRUP IS CONTRAINDICATED FOR USE IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS LESS THAN TWO YEARS OF AGE. CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN ADMINISTERING PROMETHAZINE SYRUP TO PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 2 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR FATAL RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION.
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- Losek JD, Endom E, Dietrich A, et al. Adenosine and pediatric supraventricular tachycardia in the emergency department: multicenter study and review. Ann Emerg Med 1999; 33:185. Till J, Shinebourne EA, Rigby ML, et al. Efficacy and safety of adenosine in the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia in infants and children.
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SOME CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE USE OF DRUGS FOR ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION Dosage: Adult and adolescent: 0.5 to 1.0 mg SC, IM, IV; repeat every 20 minutes. Pediatric: 0.025 mg/kg up to 1.0 mg SC, IM, IV; repeat the dose every 20 minutes if needed for clinical. effect. Total of 3 doses. Note: An attempt should be made to provide a simultaneous IV glucose infusion.
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Potassium iodide ephedrine/phenobarbital/potassium iodide/theophylline systemic. Brand names: Quadrinal. Drug class(es): antiasthmatic combinations. Ephedrine/phenobarbital/potassium iodide/theophylline systemic is used in the treatment of:
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-  Most of the time in pediatrics 10 –20 ml/kg. is the dose used primarily based on platelet. concentrate studies not apheresis products.  Many places use apheresis products due to an. AABB standard (March 2004) to limit and. detect bacterial contamination in all platelet. components.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. 1  The rate of intravenous CEREBYX administration should not exceed 150 mg phenytoin sodium equivalents (PE) per minute in adults and 2 mg PE/kg/min (or 150 mg PE/min, whichever is slower) in pediatric patients because of the risk of severe hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias.
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Phenergan-Codeine The combination of promethazine hydrochloride, phenylephrine hydrochloride and codeine phosphate is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 6 years of age, because the combination may cause fatal respiratory depression in this age population.ach 5 mL (one teaspoonful), for oral administration contains: Promethazine hydrochloride 6.25 mg; codeine phosphate 10 mg; and alcohol 7%.
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- Cough and cold medications (Table 2) are in widespread use to treat children, and the overall incidence of reported adverse events has been low. An estimated 1,519 children aged <2 years were treated for adverse events from such medications during 2004--2005; infant deaths, although rare, also have been reported (2--4).
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Therapeutic Categories: Pediatric patients aged 12 to 17 years: Treatment should be initiated with a loading dose of 4.4 mg/kg, up to a maximum of 320 mg, delivered as one or two subcutaneous injections with a maximum single-injection volume of 2 mL.
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Diagnosis Treatments and drugs. Infants are typically hospitalized for treatment because whooping cough is more dangerous for that age group. If your child can't keep down liquids or food, intravenous fluids may be necessary.Your child will also be isolated from others to prevent the infection from spreading.reatments and drugs. Infants are typically hospitalized for treatment because whooping cough is more dangerous for that age group. If your child can't keep down liquids or food, intravenous fluids may be necessary.
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SOME CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE USE OF DRUGS FOR ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION Epinephrine is the drug of choice if oxygen and adequate ventilation are not effective in the treatment of hypoxia-induced bradycardia. Note: If administered through an endotracheal tube, follow the dose with or dilute in saline flush (1 to 5 mL)
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- RATIONALE/Nursing Considerations. 1  May be mistaken for artifact or leads may be off. 2  Asses situation. If a second person is getting the defibrillator, establish an airway and begin CPR. 3  Convert to pediatric size for children or internal if the patient is has an open chest. Enhances electrical conduction through subcutaneous tissue and assists in minimizing burns. Limit to paddle area.Use 2 joules/kg for children. Will not fire if it is in synchronous mode due to absence of R wave.
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- Eleven Years of experience with Extracoproreal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for PaediatricPatients win in—hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2012;86:710-7142. Chan, T, Thiagarajan, R., Frank, D., Bratton, S. Survival after Extracorporeal Resuscitation in Infants and childrenwith Heart Disease.
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Ophthalmic Medications in Pediatric Patients Ophthalmic Medications in Pediatric Patients. Antibiotics. Topical antibiotics are indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis, blepharitis, nasolacrimal duct obstruction with purulent discharge, bacterial keratitis, and endophthalmitis, and as prophylaxis for ophthalmia neonatorum.
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- Except for emergent intubation during resuscitation either in the delivery room or after acute deterioration or critical illness at a later age, premedication should be used for all endotracheal intubations in newborns. Medications with rapid onset and short duration of action are preferable (Table 1).
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A Review of Medications for Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Atropine. Bradycardia associated with increased vagal tone (such as that produced by intubation) or AV block may be treated with atropine, a parasympatholytic that reduces vagal tone and increases atrial pacemaker firing and conduction through the atrioventricular (AV) node.
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- DAAAP also regulates the drug product classes that are used in surgical, procedural or ICU settings to provide patient comfort and/or ease of treatment, e.g.: 1  General anesthetics. 2  Local anesthetics. 3  Dental anesthetics. 4  Topical anesthetics. 5  Neuromuscular-blocking agents and neuromuscular-blocker reversal agents.
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Drug Treatments for ADHD Some stimulants are approved for use in children over age 3. Others are approved for children over age 6. Stimulant medications include: 1  Amphetamine sulfate (Evekeo). 2  Dextroamphetamine (Adderall and Adderall XR, Dexedrine, ProCentra, Zenzedi). 3  Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin and Focalin XR). 4  Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse).timulants for ADHD. This group of drugs has treated ADHD for several decades. These medicines might help you focus your thoughts and ignore distractions. Stimulant meds work for 70% to 80% of people.
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Infant / Pediatric CPR Study Guide * If there are 2 rescuers, one should start CPR immediately and the other should. activate the emergency response system and obtain an AED, if one is available. * For any in-hospital cardiac arrest of a child or for any sudden collapse of a. child out-of-hospital, use an AED as soon as it is available. * For attempted defibrillation of children 1 to 8 years of age with an AED, the. rescuer should use a pediatric dose-attenuator system if one is available.
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- Whilst there is considerable evidence to suggest that erythromycin may be a useful prokinetic agent in children, the quality of these data are significantly limited by the lack of randomized placebo-controlled trials.