medications be listed on an index
card in the drug kit along with each drug's expiration date.
1) Epinephrine 1:1000 - use 0.3ml per dose every 3 minutes as needed for acute allergic reactions. An epi-pen or epi-pen jr can also be used.
2) Histamine blocker - Benadryl 50mg/ml ampule (not preloaded) for less severe allergic reaction or following epinephrine administration.
Non-injectables
3) Vasodialator for Angina Pectoris -
Nitrotabs (Nitrostat) 0.4mg or spray given every 3 minutes until relieved
4) Bronchodialator for Asthma attack -
Use Albuterol (Ventolin) inhaler.
recommend that asthmatic patients bring their own inhaler to all appts.
5) Antihypoglycemic - Orange juice, soda, or cake icing. (Label can in refrigerator for emergency use only.)
6) Thrombolytic - Aspirin - one 325mg tablet if heart attack (M.I.) suspected.
7) Oxygen - always helps!
