Albuterol Sulfate
(Ventolin/Proventil)
GCEMS Protocols:
INDICATIONS:
- Acute bronchospasm
- Cardiac arrest associated with asthma
DOSAGE:
ADULT:
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- 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