Emergencies Table of Contents on text to go directly to section) CLINICAL PROTOCOLS 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 Naloxone Narcan Auto Injector……………………………………………………………………….10 Naloxone Intranasal……………………………………………………………………………………14 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES LHDs should be prepared for medical emergencies, particularly, life-threatening drug reactions. Established procedures, adequate and properly maintained equipment, and appropriately trained staff are essential. Protocols for emergency care for anaphylactic reactions, and management of vasovagal reactions and syncope should be signed by a local physician and a copy kept with the emergency supplies. If the LHD stocks an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device, it must develop and maintain local policies on its use and maintenance. LHD prepared for more extensive emergency measures should have a locally developed protocol in place to guide staff. Emergency equipment, supplies, and medications should be maintained on a crash cart or emergency tray. An inventory list is to be kept with the crash cart or emergency tray and monitored monthly according to an established schedule to ensure that they are not depleted or expired. Emergency supplies should be sealed when not in use. All physicians, clinicians, and nurses should be certified in CPR. All should be offered the opportunity to participate in CPR training. At a minimum, all staff must know their role in an emergency situation. All staff should have access to the Poison Control phone number, 1-800-222-1222, and it should be posted in a prominent place.
Emergencies Table of Contents on text to go directly to section) CLINICAL PROTOCOLS 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 Naloxone Narcan Auto Injector……………………………………………………………………….10 Naloxone Intranasal……………………………………………………………………………………14 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES LHDs should be prepared for medical emergencies, particularly, life-threatening drug reactions. Established procedures, adequate and properly maintained equipment, and appropriately trained staff are essential. Protocols for emergency care for anaphylactic reactions, and management of vasovagal reactions and syncope should be signed by a local physician and a copy kept with the emergency supplies. If the LHD stocks an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device, it must develop and maintain local policies on its use and maintenance. LHD prepared for more extensive emergency measures should have a locally developed protocol in place to guide staff. Emergency equipment, supplies, and medications should be maintained on a crash cart or emergency tray. An inventory list is to be kept with the crash cart or emergency tray and monitored monthly according to an established schedule to ensure that they are not depleted or expired. Emergency supplies should be sealed when not in use. All physicians, clinicians, and nurses should be certified in CPR. All should be offered the opportunity to participate in CPR training. At a minimum, all staff must know their role in an emergency situation. All staff should have access to the Poison Control phone number, 1-800-222-1222, and it should be posted in a prominent place.
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