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What type is Salbutamol?
Sympathomimetic
What is the action of Salbutamol?
Stimulates beta 2 receptors in bronchial smooth muscle resulting in bronchodilation.
What is the route for Salbutamol?
Nebulised
What is the onset of Salbutamol?
2-5 minutes
What is the peak for Salbutamol?
5-10 minutes
What is the duration for Salbutamol?
1-2 hours.
What is the use for Salbutamol?
To relieve bronchospasm.
What are the adverse effects of Salbutamol?
Dysrhythmias in large doses
Shakes and tremors.
What is the preparation of Salbutamol?
5mg in (2.5mL) nebule.
2.5mg in (2.5mL) nebule.
What is the dose of Salbutamol to relieve bronchospasm?
Patients ≥ 5years of age
5mg (2.5mL) via nebuliser at 8litres/ min oxygen
Repeat whilst indications persist.
Maximum dose
: no maximum dose
Patients < 5years of age
2.5mg (2.5mL) via nebuliser at 8litres / min oxygen
Repeat whilst indications persist
Maximum dose
: no maximum dose
Note for severe/life threatening
DO NOT wait on scene for salbutamol to be effective.
Why is it more important to check this medication in particular?
Because there are two concentrations available, read the label carefully and check this with your partner.
Author
study.girl
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239190
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Salbutamol
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Updated
2013-10-07T06:16:55Z
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