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[[Initial Trauma Assessment and Care|INITIAL TRAUMA CARE]], (2.02) [[Medical Gases|OXYGEN]] @ 100% via NRB mask or hyperventilate with BVM.
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[[Initial Trauma Assessment and Care|INITIAL TRAUMA CARE]], (2.02) [[Oxygen|OXYGEN]] @ 100% via NRB mask or hyperventilate with BVM.
 
* Elevate head and shoulders 15 - 30 degrees if systolic BP > 90 mm Hg.
 
* Elevate head and shoulders 15 - 30 degrees if systolic BP > 90 mm Hg.
 
* Refer to [[Altered Mental Status (AMS)|ALTERED MENTAL STATUS PRACTICE PARAMETER]] (5.03).
 
* Refer to [[Altered Mental Status (AMS)|ALTERED MENTAL STATUS PRACTICE PARAMETER]] (5.03).
 
* If '''Combative''' refer to [[Dissociative Anesthetic|DISSOCIATIVE ANESTHETIC]] (2.05)
 
* If '''Combative''' refer to [[Dissociative Anesthetic|DISSOCIATIVE ANESTHETIC]] (2.05)
* [[Anesthetics|KETAMINE (KETALAR)]] 2 mg/kg IVP or IN OR 4 mg/kg IM x 1 dose   
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* [[Ketamine|KETAMINE (KETALAR)]] 2 mg/kg IVP or IN OR 4 mg/kg IM x 1 dose   
 
::'''AND / OR'''
 
::'''AND / OR'''
* [[Analgesics|MORPHINE]] - Initial dose 2-5 mg IVP, IM or IN followed by 2 mg doses. (Max 15 mg)
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* [[Morphine_Sulfate|MORPHINE]] - Initial dose 2-5 mg IVP, IM or IN followed by 2 mg doses. (Max 15 mg)
 
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'''OTHER OPTIONS'''
 
'''OTHER OPTIONS'''
* [[Sedative Hypnotics|MIDAZOLAM (Versed)]] - Initial dose 2-5mg IV or IN then 2 mg every 30 seconds to 1 minute.
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* [[Versed|MIDAZOLAM (Versed)]] - Initial dose 2-5mg IV or IN then 2 mg every 30 seconds to 1 minute.
 
** (Max dose 15 mg) in the intubated patient. IM .07-.08 mg/kg with onset in approximately 15 minutes. IM injection requires immediate IV access upon sedation.
 
** (Max dose 15 mg) in the intubated patient. IM .07-.08 mg/kg with onset in approximately 15 minutes. IM injection requires immediate IV access upon sedation.
* [[Sedative Hypnotics|DIAZEPAM (VALIUM)]] 2 - 20 mg SLOW IVP or IM to desired effect.
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* [[Valium|DIAZEPAM (VALIUM)]] 2 - 20 mg SLOW IVP or IM to desired effect.
 
* These drugs may be given in combination for maximum effectiveness.
 
* These drugs may be given in combination for maximum effectiveness.
 
* Ensure that Pulse Oximeter is in place.
 
* Ensure that Pulse Oximeter is in place.
* Ensure that BVM and [[Antagonists|ROMAZICON]] and/or [[Antagonists|NARCAN]] are readily available.
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* Ensure that BVM and [[Flumazenil|ROMAZICON]] and/or [[Naloxone|NARCAN]] are readily available.
  
  
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Latest revision as of 06:20, 13 November 2020

Section 6 - TRAUMA

6.07 HEAD INJURIES

INITIAL TRAUMA CARE, (2.02) OXYGEN @ 100% via NRB mask or hyperventilate with BVM.

AND / OR
  • MORPHINE - Initial dose 2-5 mg IVP, IM or IN followed by 2 mg doses. (Max 15 mg)


OTHER OPTIONS

  • MIDAZOLAM (Versed) - Initial dose 2-5mg IV or IN then 2 mg every 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    • (Max dose 15 mg) in the intubated patient. IM .07-.08 mg/kg with onset in approximately 15 minutes. IM injection requires immediate IV access upon sedation.
  • DIAZEPAM (VALIUM) 2 - 20 mg SLOW IVP or IM to desired effect.
  • These drugs may be given in combination for maximum effectiveness.
  • Ensure that Pulse Oximeter is in place.
  • Ensure that BVM and ROMAZICON and/or NARCAN are readily available.


[[Category:Trauma|0607]