DRUG GROUP

Drug: OXYGEN Generic Class of medication: Oxidizing agent (gas)

ACTION: Reverses Hypoxia, Increases arterial oxygen, Increases hemoglobin saturation, Increases tissue oxygenation

Indications: Hypoxia or anticipated hypoxia, or in any medical or trauma patient to improve respiratory efficiency.

Contraindications: There are no contraindications to oxygen therapy.

Dose: Route: OralDOSAGE: Adult: 1-6 LPM via NC; 10-15 LPM via NRB; 15 LPM via BVMPediatric: 1-6 LPM via NC; 10-15 LPM via NRB; 15 LPM via BVM

Common side effects:Dry or bloody nose, skin irritation from the nasal cannula or face mask

Precautions/major interactions:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and veryprolonged administration of high concentrations in the newborn.

Drug: Oral Glucose Generic Glutose, Insta-GlucoseClass of medication: MonosaccharideCarbohydrate

ACTION: After absorption from GI tract, glucose is distributed in the tissues and provides a prompt increase in circulating blood sugarOnset: 10 min

Indications: Patients with altered mental status and known history of diabetes mellitus

Contraindications:Unconsciousness; known diabetic who has not taken insulin for days; patient who is unable to swallow

Dose: Route: OralDOSAGE/ROUTE:Adult: One tube or packet; repeat based on BGLPediatric: One tube or packet; repeat based on BGL minimum age 3 yrsCommon side effects:Nausea, may be aspirated by the patient without a gag reflex

Precautions/major interactions Assure patient has control of swallowing and airway.

Drug: Glucagon Generic: GlucaGenClass of medication: Hormone, antihypoglycemic

ACTION: Glucagon is a protein secreted by pancreatic cells that causes a breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose and inhibits the synthesis of glycogen from glucose.

Indications: Hypoglycemia without IV access.Contraindications:Hypersensitivity to glucagon or protein compounds.

Dose: Route: Intramuscular Adult:1-2mg IM, repeat in 15 minutes if BGL