of previously If PMH of angina, MI, cardiac arrhythmia diagnosed asthma? or CHF, contact medical control prior to administration. No Signs and symptoms consistent with COPD/Asthma, pulmonary edema or CHF? Tracheostomy If required, after initial treatment is completed, repeat nebulized Albuterol Sulfate once. Contact medical control if additional Regionally Approved CPAP? treatments are required. Assess indications for CPAP if pt. does not improve oxygen administration**. **CPAP CONTRAINDICATION** 2 or more: < 10 YOA Resp. rate > 24/min. GCS < 14 Increased work of breathing Systolic BP < 90 SpO2 < 92% Respiratory arrest or agonal Skin mottling, pallor or cyanosis respirations Blunt, Pulmonary edema or frothy penetrating chest trauma/ suspected pneumothorax Facial sputum trauma inhibiting mask seal High risk of vomiting or aspiration
If PMH of angina, MI, cardiac arrhythmia or CHF, contact medical control prior to administration. of previously diagnosed asthma? No Signs and symptoms consistent with COPD/Asthma, pulmonary edema or CHF? If required, after initial treatment is completed, repeat nebulized Albuterol Sulfate once. Contact medical control if additional treatments are required. **CPAP CONTRAINDICATION** < 10 YOA GCS < 14 Systolic BP < 90 Respiratory arrest or agonal respirations Blunt, penetrating chest trauma/ suspected pneumothorax Facial trauma inhibiting mask seal High risk of vomiting or aspiration Tracheostomy Regionally Approved CPAP? Assess indications for CPAP if pt. does not improve oxygen administration**. 2 or more: Resp. rate > 24/min. Increased work of breathing SpO2 < 92% Skin mottling, pallor or cyanosis Pulmonary edema or frothy sputum
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