GCEMS Protocol:

 

• Anaphylactic/Allergic Reaction
• Pediatric Anaphylactic/Allergic Reaction
• Reactive Airway Disease

 

Indications

 

• Moderate to severe exacerbation of reactive airway disease
• Allergic reactions

 

DOSAGE:

ADULT:

 

• 125 MG IV/IO

 

PEDIATRIC:

 

• 2 mg/kg IV/IO; maximum 125 mg

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

 

• Known hypersensitivity

 

SIDE EFFECTS:

 

• depression
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• prolonged wound healing
• suppression of natural steroids
• Arrhythmias