Fits longer than 5 mins and still fitting, Repeated fits, Status epilepticus, Eclamptic fits (if fits last more than 2-3 mins)
Entonox - Cautions
Pneumothorax, Poly trauma chest injuries
Atropine- Dosage
0.6 mg IV/IO - repeated 3-5 mins. Max dose 3mg
Naloxone - Actions
Antagonism of the effects of opiate drugs
GTN - Presentation
Metered dose spray containing 0.4 mg per dose
Tablets containing 2,3 or 5 mg
Chlorphenamine - Dosage
IV 10mg (1ml) given slowly over 1 minute
Clopidogrel - Actions
Inhibits platelet aggregation
Aspirin- Cautions
As the benefits outweigh the risk, can be given to pts with Asthma, Pregnancy, Kidney or liver failure, Gastric or duodenal ulcers, Current treatment with anticoagulants
Diazepam - Cautions
Respiratory depression, Doses given by carers, If pt has used alcohol or other medications