Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Protocols and Medication Guidelines

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the EMS protocols and medication guidelines discussed in the lecture.

Wound Care

Involves cleaning, protecting, and managing significant tissue trauma to prevent infection.

Cefazolin

A cephalosporin antibiotic used for wound care applicable under advanced protocols.

Drug Therapy Protocol Categories

Required and Recommended Drugs, Optional Drugs, Allowed Drugs.

Epinephrine

A sympathomimetic drug used for cardiac arrest, severe bronchospasm, and anaphylaxis.

Naloxone (Narcan)

A narcotic antagonist used to reverse respiratory depression from narcotic overdose.

Atropine Sulfate

An anticholinergic drug indicated for symptomatic bradycardia and organophosphate poisoning.

Dextrose

A carbohydrate used to treat symptomatic hypoglycemia and unconsciousness of unknown origin.

Fentanyl

A potent narcotic analgesic used for moderate to severe pain and procedural sedation.

Benzodiazepines

A class of drugs utilized for seizure control, sedation, and anxiety reduction.

Magnesium Sulfate

Used as an antidysrhythmic and for treatment of eclampsia seizures.

Dexamethasone

A corticosteroid alternative to methylprednisolone for asthma and COPD exacerbations.

Glucagon

A hyperglycemic hormone used for symptomatic hypoglycemia when IV access cannot be obtained.

Lidocaine

An antidysrhythmic drug used to treat ventricular tachycardia and provide local anesthesia.

Ketamine

An anesthetic agent used for sedation and analgesia, particularly in hypotensive patients.