used in high dosages to prevent swelling/ induction of a secondary spinal cord injury dose
bolus then drip within 8 hrs
30 mg/kg bolus
5.4 mg/kg/hr drip for 23 hrs
2. dextran
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used in SCI to increase blood flow to the spinal cord and treat hypotension
3. naloxone used in SCI
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5.4 mg/kg bolus
4.0 mg/kg/hr for 23 hrs
, studies vary on usefulness of this treatment
4. metaneb
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device that includes 3 therapies
lung expansion, airway clearance and aerosol delivery
indicated for mobilization of secretions and lung hyperinflation/lung expansion to open airways
and treat/prevent pulmonary atelectasis
can provide supplemental O2 time effective treatment
can be used in adults and pediatrics
5. acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
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used in SCI to loosen secretions
6. Albuterol
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given to SCI pt as a respiratory treatment to cause vasodilation of the bronchioles
may cause tachycardia
7. meds to treat neurogenic shock
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