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Nitroglycerin

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…A preferential venous dilator affecting the venous system at low doses, relaxing arterial smooth muscle at higher doses.

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Morphine

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…most widely used Opiod and serves as the gold standard against which other Opiods are compared. Used for pain management and esp. in episodes of acute chest pain.

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Atropine

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…Initial therapy for symptomatic bradycardia.

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Isoproterenol

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…Potent pure beta receptor agonist. Used typically for temporizing life-threatening bradycardia,

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Mannitol

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…an osmotic diuretic commonly used in patients with increased intracranial pressure (ICP).

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Adenosine

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…Depresses the SA node automaticity and atrioventricular nodal conduction. Used for the acute termination of atrioventricular and nodal and reentrant tachycardia, and for supraventricular tachycardias.

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Verapamil

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…IV calcium channel blocker. Used in the acute care setting for ventricular control.

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Diltiazem

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…Calcium channel blocker. Used for vasodilation. Slows and strengthens the heart.

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Amiodarone

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…An antiarrhythmic agent with calcium channel blocking and beta blocking properties. Used frequently for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.

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Lidocaine

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…Sodium channel blocking agent decreasing the rate of contractions of the heart, specifically used to treat Ventricular Tachycardia.

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Procainamide

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…An arrhythmical medication used for treatment of cardiac arrhythmia.

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Magnesium Sulfate

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…Magnesium is the first-line anti-arrhythmic agent for patients in cardiac arrest.

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Epinephrine

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…Aka: Adrenalin, used mainly for cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, and superficial bleeding.

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Furosemide

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…Medication used to treat excessive fluid accumulation and edema of the body caused by heart failure.

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Vasopressin

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…An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. A primary drug used in pulseless arrest.

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Naloxone

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…Aka: Narcan. Used to reverse the effects of narcotic drugs.

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Flumazenil

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…Aka:Romazicon. Used to treat benzodiazepine overdoses and also to help reverse anesthesia.

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Dopamine

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…A neurotransmitter produced by the brain with several functions. In blood vessels it inhibits norepinephrine release and acts as a vasodilator.

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Dobutamine

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…Used in the treatment of heart failure and cardiogenic shock. Direct stimulation of Beta 1 receptors of the sympathetic nervous system. Tx Acute HF.

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Labetalol

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…Alpha and Betablocker. Decreases blood pressue by decreasing systemic vascular resistance.

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Norepinephrine

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…Mobilizes the brain and body for action. Mainly used for treatment of critically low blood pressure.

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Nitroprusside

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…Vasodilator working by relaxing the muscles in the blood vessels to help dilate, thus lowering blood pressure.

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Rapid response Team

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…A team of healthcare providers that responds to hospitalized patients with early signs of clinical deterioration on non-intensive care units to prevent respiratory or cardiac arrest.

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Forensic Nursing

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…A group of specialty professions that serve unique and critical roles to the health care and judicial systems. Frequently assess and treat assault victims, investigate crime scenes or provide health care in a correctional facility.

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Trauma NP

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…Trauma NP rounds on admitted patients, write daily orders, provides discharge planning, follow up care on the trauma patients both in the ICU and Trauma units.

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Triage

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…Sorts/classifies patients into priority levels according to illness or injury severity.

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Emergency Severity Index (ESI)

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Emergency Severity Index. A 5 level tool for use in ED triage. Levels range from 1-5.

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Primary Survey

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…Introduction, organization of order of approach to patient by: ABCD (Disability), and E (Exposure) of pt.

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Secondary Survey

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…Introduction, Preparation, assessment, and resuscitation of pt.

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Mass Casualty Incident

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…Local medical capabilities are overwhelmed. May require collaboration of multiple agencies and health care facilities to handle crisis.

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FEMA

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…Federal Emergency Management Agency of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security.

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CERT

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…Community Emergency Response Teams assisting others in the community following a disaster when professional responder’s are not readily available.

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DMAT

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…Disaster Medial Assistance Team. A group of professional and para-professional medical personnel organized to provide rapid response medical care or casualty decontamination during a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other incidence in the U.S.

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Debriefing

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…A process of receiving feedback, explanation, information on situation, reporting measures of action,further investigation of a study or situation after an immense activity is complete. Examples: Code Blue, Disaster debriefing process to learn and improve n next situation.

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AACN

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…American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Supporting nurses with knowledge, support, and resources to ensure optimal care for patients and families.

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High Acuity

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…Caring for patients who have potentially life-threatening conditions.

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Suchman’s Stages of Illness

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5 stages: 1. Symptom experience, 2. Assumption of the sick role, 3. Medical care contact, 4. Dependent role, 5. Recovery or Rehabilitation.