SNHD Paramedic Protocol Study Guide ()
(Verified)
1. Adenosine
Protocols:
Action:
Dose: (Adult & Peds) for
(SVT-Unstable/Stable) Contraindications::
Protocols:
+ Tachycardia (Stable/Unstable)
Action:
+ Slows conduction through AV node; and can interrupt re-entry
pathways
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,Adult:
+ 6mg or 12mg RIVP
+ (Stable SVT: 6mg, 12mg)
+ (Unstable SVT:
12mg) Peds:
+ 0.1-0.2 mg/kg RIVP never to exceed 12mg
+ (Stable SVT: 0.1mg/kg not to exceed 6mg; 0.2mg/kg not to exceed
12mg)
+ (Unstable SVT: 0.2mg/kg not to exceed
12mg) Contraindications:
+ 2nd or 3rd-degree AV Block or SSS; A-Flutter; A-Fib
2. Albuterol
Protocols:
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, Dose: (Adult & Peds): Protocols:
+ Allergic Reaction, Hyperkalemia, Respiratory Distress
Adult:
+ 2.5mg/3mL via SVN; as needed/continuous/until improvement
Peds:
+ Exact Same
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(Verified)
1. Adenosine
Protocols:
Action:
Dose: (Adult & Peds) for
(SVT-Unstable/Stable) Contraindications::
Protocols:
+ Tachycardia (Stable/Unstable)
Action:
+ Slows conduction through AV node; and can interrupt re-entry
pathways
1/
,Adult:
+ 6mg or 12mg RIVP
+ (Stable SVT: 6mg, 12mg)
+ (Unstable SVT:
12mg) Peds:
+ 0.1-0.2 mg/kg RIVP never to exceed 12mg
+ (Stable SVT: 0.1mg/kg not to exceed 6mg; 0.2mg/kg not to exceed
12mg)
+ (Unstable SVT: 0.2mg/kg not to exceed
12mg) Contraindications:
+ 2nd or 3rd-degree AV Block or SSS; A-Flutter; A-Fib
2. Albuterol
Protocols:
2/
, Dose: (Adult & Peds): Protocols:
+ Allergic Reaction, Hyperkalemia, Respiratory Distress
Adult:
+ 2.5mg/3mL via SVN; as needed/continuous/until improvement
Peds:
+ Exact Same
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