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AS said earlier in the thread....G-SHOCK!!!!!!!

Out of my protocol book: PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION · Promethazine is a non selective antihistamine with considerable activity at other receptor sites: It combines potent H¹-antagonism with antiemetic, anticholinergic, and marked sedative activities, and some hypotensive effects. · The role of...

In South Africa it is ONLY indicated for Anaphylaxis or severe allergy.

In South Africa, not removed but also a last line. "Tracheal drug administration is not recommended as a first line option - it is a last resort route of administration, and should only be used if intravenous or intraosseous routes are unavailable."

We use for post cardiac arrest hypotension that is not improving (<70 SBP). We also use it for resistant symptomatic bradycardia. Dose 2-10mcg per min (Adult dose). So we use 2 amps (2mg) into 200mls which equals 10mcg per ml.

Thanks VentMedic I have to agree I have been looking around and every I have found, points to the terms being used in different ways. No straight forward definition.

OK here is a bit of info for anyone who is interested: http://www.draeger.com/media/10/01/35/10013502/cc_bipap_success_en.pdf

Hi all I was asked a question about the difference between BiPAP and BIPAP?? I have searched and couldn't find any answers. I am not sure if there any difference. I was told that BIPAP is a registered name belonging to Drager? Another idea was that BiPAP is non-invasive and BIPAP is...

Basically look at it as every 2 minutes something happens, either shock/give a drug. So it goes like this: (unwitnessed arrest) CPR for 2 minutes analyse rhythm (if shockable) deliver shock resume CPR for 2 minutes analyse rhythm (if shockable) deliver shock administer adrenaline...

I have got two different references here relating to spinal injury. I am trying to work out which level of injury would be accompanied by HYPOTENSION and BRADYCARDIA.:unsure: The one say says T1 and the other T5? Any help or pointer to references would be appreciated. Thanks

We use a mix of both but mainly adjustable.

My bus has got a Nihon Koden.

It can be a real tough one....grab your friends,partner,family members or anyone else and keep trying. The more you practice the easier it will get. and yes it DOES exist!!!:rolleyes::P;)

Brilliant Well Done!!!! Enjoy the moment!!!:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:;)B)

Well done!!! I am going to my ITLS course in June!!!