Albuterol Sulfate

(Ventolin/Proventil)

 

GCEMS Protocols:

  • multiple

 

INDICATIONS:

 

  • Acute bronchospasm
  • Cardiac arrest associated with asthma

 

DOSAGE:

 

ADULT:

 

    • 5 mg via handheld nebulizer or nebulizer mask; may repeat once for a total of 10 mg

 

PEDIATRIC:

 

  • 2.5 mg via handheld nebulizer or nebulizer mask; may repeat once for a total of 5 mg

 

  • Requires OLMC for EMT to repeat dose

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

 

  • Hypersensitivity to any of the contents of the inhalation solution

 

SIDE EFFECTS:

  • Tremor; Dizziness; Nervousness; Headache; Nausea; Tachycardia; Bronchospasm