Re: Double the dose via ET - what's the max?

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I don't doubt you... And I'm very aware that most of

what we do is different from the texts. If only the

patients would read the books...

Thanks for the answers!

Mike

> ,

> This was told to me by my medic instructor (just finished medic school the

> second time in September - had to drop the first time due to family

> illness). He stated that there is a limit of how much fluid can be absorbed

> through the lungs and that usually 30-40 ccs is considered max. He also

> gave us the tip on Lido. I checked with him today and he stands by what he

> said and verified that I recall correctly, but neither of us could find this

> information in a textbook. You will find that this is not unusual in the

> medical field. The textbook world and the real world are often different.

> Use what your instructor teaches you for school/tests/etc. Whenever given

> advice, research it as much as possible like you are doing. Sorry if I've

> caused confusion, but my instructor is a seasoned medic and I've known him a

> long time and trust what he says. Therefore, sometimes I take his word for

> the absolute truth (and he is probably very correct), but it's not in the

> texts.

> Thanks!

> Stay safe and practice mercy!

> Jana

> jordan78@...

> FW,TX

>

> [texasems-L] Double the dose via ET - what's the max?

> >

> >

> > > In in class tonight, we were discussing the ACLS algorithms. For VFIB,

> > when

> > > giving Lidocaine (1 - 1.5 mg/kg up to 3 mg/kg), what changes when you

> give

> > > it via ET? Obviously, you double the dose to 2-3 mg/kg, but does that

> > also

> > > double the max amount you can give from 3 mg/kg to 6 mg/kg? It would

> seem

> > > natural to double the max as well, but things aren't always what they

> > seem?

> > >

> > > So, I put it to the list. If you double the dose of a med down the tube

> > > (LEAN), do you also double the indicated maximum dose limit?

> > >

> > > Mike

> > >

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