NCTI- Pharmacology- Indications

Acetylsalicylic Acid
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Thrombotic stroke
Morphine Sulfate
- Moderate to severe pain
- Chest pain of suspected myocardial origin
- Pulmonary Edema from Congestive Heart Failure with or without chest pain
- Burns
Activated Charcoal

Suspected ingestion of drugs or chemicals
Nitroglycerin
- Chest pain of cardiac origin
- Acute pulmonary edema
Oxygen
- Increase oxygen demand
- Hypoxemia or hypoxia
- Chest pain of myocardial origin, cardiovascular compromise or emergencies
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Neurological diseases or disorders
- Hypoperfusion state or trauma
Diazepam
- Generalized seizure activity and status epilepticus
- Sedation prior to cardioversion or pacing of a conscious patient
- Acute anxiety
- Muscle relaxer
- Chemical restraint
Midazolam
- Seizures
- Premedication for synchronized cardioversion/TCP
- One of the premeditations for RSI
Naloxone

Known or suspected narcotic overdoses with inadequate respiratory function
Glucagon
- ALOC with hypoglycemia when no IV can be established
- Beta-Blocker OD
Dextrose 50% in water (D50W)

ALOC due to documented or suspected hypoglycemia
Thiamine
- Coma associated with delirium tremens (DTs) or alcohol withdrawal prior to Dextrose
- Alcoholism or malnutrition
- Coma of unknown origin

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NCTI- Pharmacology- Indications

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