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Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Notices Precautions onBloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Diseases 1. General InformationObjectives Introduction Drug Research and Bringing a Drug to Market FDAClassification of Newly Approved Drugs New Drug Development Unlabeled Usesof Drugs Medical Oversight Components of a Drug Profile ImportantPharmacological Terminology Summary 2. Pharmacokinetics andPharmacodynamics Objectives Introduction Pharmacology PharmacokineticsReview of Physiology of Transport Pharmacodynamics Summary 3.Administration of Drugs Objectives Introduction Patient Care UsingMedications The Medication Order Six Rights of Medication AdministrationGeneral Administration Routes Drug Administration and Preparation MedicalDirection Medical Asepsis Disposal of Contaminated Equipment and SharpsMedication Routes Used in Emergency Medicine Pediatric AdministrationTechniques Summary 4. Drug Dosage Calculations Objectives IntroductionSection 1: The Metric System Section 2: Find the Ordered Dose Section 3:Find the Units per Kilogram Section 4: Concentration Problems Section 5:Calculate an IV Drip Section 6: Calculate an IV Drip Based on Patient WeightSection 7: Milliliters per Hour to Drops per Minute Practice Problems 5.Fluids, Electrolytes, and Intravenous Therapy Objectives IntroductionFluids Electrolytes Cell Physiology Blood IV Therapy Insertion ofIndwelling IV Catheter Collection of Blood Samples for Laboratory AnalysisBlood Transfusions Summary 6. The Autonomic Nervous System ObjectivesIntroduction The Autonomic Nervous System Summary 7. Drugs Used in theTreatment of Cardiovascular Emergencies Objectives Introduction OxygenSympathomimetics Sympathetic Blockers Antidysrhythmics ParasympatholyticsCardiac Glycosides Anticoagulants Fibrinolytics Alkalinizing AgentsCardiac Pain Management (Analgesics) Diuretics Natriuretic PeptidesAntianginal Agents Antihypertensives Other Cardiovascular Drugs Summary8. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Respiratory Emergencies ObjectivesIntroduction Oxygen Asthma Neuromuscular Blockers Induction AgentsRapid-Sequence Induction Pharmacologically-Assisted Intubation Summary 9.Drugs Used in the Treatment of Metabolic-Endocrine Emergencies ObjectivesIntroduction Diabetes Mellitus Types of Diabetes Diabetic Ketoacidosis(Diabetic Coma) Hypoglycemia (Insulin Shock) Insulin Glucagon ThiamineSummary 10. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Neurological EmergenciesObjectives Introduction Neurological Trauma Nontraumatic NeurologicalEmergencies Summary 11. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Obstetrical andGynecological Emergencies Objectives Introduction Severe Vaginal BleedingHypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Preterm Labor Summary 12.Toxicological Emergencies in Prehospital Care Objectives IntroductionRegional Poison Centers Patient History General Approach to the PoisonedPatient Toxidromes Specific Toxic Agents Encountered in Prehospital CareSummary 13. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Behavioral EmergenciesObjectives Introduction Understanding Behavioral Emergencies Summary 14.Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Emergencies ObjectivesGastrointestinal Medications Summary 15. Drugs Used in Pain ManagementObjectives Introduction Analgesics Summary 16. Weapons of MassDestruction Objectives Introduction Personal Protection NBC AgentsOverview Summary Appendix A Glossary of Street Drug Names Appendix BEmergency Intravenous Fluids Quick Reference Guide Appendix C Quick DrugReference Appendix D Adult Advanced Cardiac Life Support AlgorithmsAppendix E Common Home Prescription Drug Information Appendix F PediatricDrug Dosages Appendix G Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support TreatmentAlgorithm Appendix H Drug Administration Skills Appendix I A Guide toHerbal Supplements Appendix J Practice Problems Answer Key Index