Indications Print Section Listen • Administration of medication to the lungs. Contraindications Print Section Listen Absolute • Allergic reaction to medication. Relative • Anatomic abnormalities that cause increasing symptoms with…
Intramuscular Injection Print Section Listen Indications • Administration of medications or immunizations. • Immunizations commonly administered intramuscularly include the following: • Diphtheria. • Tetanus and pertussis. • Haemophilus influenzae type…
Indications Print Section Listen • Cases that require a relatively motionless child in order to provide adequate working conditions. • Invasive procedures, such as laceration repair, lumbar puncture, and orthopedic…
Indications Print Section Listen • Frequent or continuous measurement of blood gases. • Continuous monitoring of arterial blood pressure. • Infusion of maintenance glucose-electrolyte solutions. • Exchange transfusion. Contraindications Print…
Indications Print Section Listen • Emergency vascular access for fluid and medications. • Administration of high glucose concentration and total parenteral nutrition. • Central venous pressure monitoring. • Exchange transfusion….
Indications Print Section Listen • Any situation that requires central venous access or venous access that cannot be obtained peripherally. • An emergency resuscitation requiring administration of large amounts of…
Indications Print Section Listen • Chest compressions are started once signs of circulatory arrest are identified. • For the layperson, these include absence of breathing, coughing, and movement. • In…
Indications Print Section Listen • Collection of arterial blood for blood gas analysis to manage cardiopulmonary disorders and maintain acid-base balance. • Collection of arterial blood when unable to sample…
Indications Print Section Listen • Vascular access in nonemergent situations or temporary access in emergent situations. • Administration of fluids and electrolytes. • Administration of intravenous medications. • Administration of…
Indications Print Section Listen • Rapid termination of tachycardia that is either unresponsive to medications or pacing interventions or is hemodynamically compromising, necessitating more urgent intervention. Cardioversion • Tachycardia, either…
