Medications and Their Use in the Field

Paramedics administer life-saving drugs in emergencies. Understanding indications, dosages, and side effects is vital.

Drug Classes

• Analgesics: For pain relief (e.g., morphine, fentanyl).
• Cardiac Meds: Nitroglycerin, aspirin, epinephrine.
• Respiratory Meds: Albuterol, oxygen.

Safe Medication Practices

• Always use the “Six Rights” of medication administration: right patient, drug, dose, route, time, documentation.
• Monitor for adverse reactions and be prepared to intervene.

Field Application

Timely medication can stabilize patients before hospital arrival, such as giving nitroglycerin for chest pain or albuterol for asthma.