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(36:47) Ron learned the basics of 12 leads finally. We also talk about equipment failure on scene, and changing stethoscopes.
Newbie resource page.
Anyways my first question is regarding drugs for nebulizer treatments. The protocols at my EMS service for COPD/dyspnea include giving neb treatments with 2.5mg of albuterol mixed with 4mg of dexamethasone sodium phosphate (AKA: decadron). I’ve researched information on the drug but cannot find any literature on using it in combination with albuterol for nebulizer treatments. The usual EMS usage for decadron seems to be for cerebral edema, anaphylaxis, and COPD. Yet, it is given either IV or IM. It seems like the standard EMS neb treatment is albuterol and atrovent. What’s are your thoughts on using decadron vs atrovent?
(36:47) Ron learned the basics of 12 leads finally. We also talk about equipment failure on scene, and changing stethoscopes.
Newbie resource page.
Anyways my first question is regarding drugs for nebulizer treatments. The protocols at my EMS service for COPD/dyspnea include giving neb treatments with 2.5mg of albuterol mixed with 4mg of dexamethasone sodium phosphate (AKA: decadron). I’ve researched information on the drug but cannot find any literature on using it in combination with albuterol for nebulizer treatments. The usual EMS usage for decadron seems to be for cerebral edema, anaphylaxis, and COPD. Yet, it is given either IV or IM. It seems like the standard EMS neb treatment is albuterol and atrovent. What’s are your thoughts on using decadron vs atrovent?