Emergency Nursing Management Ppt

| | Indication | Nursing Alert | |---|---|---| | Epinephrine 1:10000 IV | Cardiac arrest | High-alert; give slow IV push | | Amiodarone | Vfib/pulseless VT | Monitor BP, can cause hypotension | | Adenosine | SVT | Rapid IV push + saline flush; brief asystole expected | | Naloxone (Narcan) | Opioid overdose | May cause withdrawal, watch for pulmonary edema | | Activated charcoal | Poisoning | Only if airway protected; aspiration risk |

: Categorizing patients based on severity to ensure those with the most critical needs receive care first. Registration : Documenting patient identification and initial history. Evaluation and Treatment : Direct medical intervention based on assessment. Reevaluation emergency nursing management ppt

Check for obstruction; maintain cervical spine stability if trauma is suspected. | | Indication | Nursing Alert | |---|---|---|