The specific situation being treated will dictate the rate of administration. In severe heat stroke, DKA, and fresh water drowning,give quite rapidly. In other cases it is advisable to administer the fluid at moderate rate ( for example, 100ml/h)
BRAND NAME for Morphine Sulfate
Astramorph/pf
Cardizem MECHANISM OF ACTION
slows SA and AV conduction and dilates coronary and peripheral arteries and arterioles. Slows the vent. rate associated with a-fib, a-flutter,& reduces coronary and peripheral vascular resistance.
Succinylcholine MECHANISM OF ACTION
Binds to the receptors for acetylcholine
Normal Saline MECHANISM OF ACTION
Normal saline replaces water and electrolytes
Decadron DOSE/ROUTE Adult
10-100mg IV (1mg/kg slow IV bolus)
BRAND NAME for 5% dextrose in water
D5W
Cardizem DOSE/ROUTE Adult Initial
0.25 mg/kg IVP (usually 20 mg) administered over 2 minutes
