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Ondansetron - 2008. Southeastern Massachusetts EMS Council. Antiemesis. Protocol applies to EMT-CC and EMT-P Indications: For the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting Contraindications: Know hypersensitivity to medication. Antiemesis.
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Ondansetron - 2008 Southeastern Massachusetts EMS Council
Antiemesis • Protocol applies to EMT-CC and EMT-P • Indications: • For the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting • Contraindications: • Know hypersensitivity to medication
Antiemesis • Protocol uses Ondansetron (Zofran) as the Antiemetic • Agencies may use either the generic or brand name version of this medication
Ondansetron (Zofran) • Indications: • Nausea and vomiting • Contraindications: • Known hypersensitivity to this, or other, antiemetic medications (Anzemet, Kytril, Aloxi)
Ondansetron (Zofran) • Side Effects: • blurred vision or temporary blindness; • fever; • slow heart rate, trouble breathing; • anxiety, agitation, shivering; • feeling light-headed, fainting; or • urinating less than usual or not at all
Ondansetron (Zofran) • Side Effects (continued): • diarrhea or constipation; • weakness or tired feeling; • headache; • dizziness or drowsiness;
Ondansetron (Zofran) • Use Zofran with caution in patients taking the following medications: • phenytoin (Dilantin), phenobarbital (Luminal); • carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol); • tramadol (Ultram); or • rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater)
Steps: Routine Medical/Trauma Care Ondansetron (Zofran) up to 4mg IV per Medical Control Order Antiemesis
Fentanyl Is Used in What Protocols? • 3.14 Adult Pain And Nausea Management • Medical Control Option • 5.13 Pediatric Pain And Nausea Management • Medical Control Option