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Administration of diazepam emulsion for injection by registered Nurses for the management of seizures: National PGD

5 October 2021 · A national PGD developed by SPS and supported by NASMeD and JRCALC for ambulance services commissioned by NHS England.

Administration of diazepam solution for injection by registered Paramedics and Nurses for the management of seizures: National PGD

5 October 2021 · A national PGD developed by SPS and supported by NASMeD and JRCALC for ambulance services commissioned by NHS England.

What naloxone doses should be used in adults to urgently reverse the effects of opioids?

19 December 2019 · The opioid antagonist, naloxone, is a highly effective antidote the use of which is potentially life-saving. The drug has a role in a wide range…

Entolimod

Obiltoxaximab

Administration of flumazenil by registered Paramedics or Nurses for the complete or partial reversal of the central sedative effects of midazolam used for conscious sedation: National PGD

5 October 2021 · A national PGD developed by SPS and supported by NASMeD and JRCALC for ambulance services commissioned by NHS England.

Administration of tranexamic acid by registered Paramedics and Nurses for treatment of severe haemorrhage: PGD template

5 October 2021 · A PGD template developed by SPS and supported by NASMeD and JRCALC for ambulance services commissioned by NHS England.

Administration of diazepam rectal tubes by registered Paramedics and Nurses for the management of seizures: PGD template

5 October 2021 · A PGD template developed by SPS and supported by NASMeD and JRCALC for ambulance services commissioned by NHS England.

Ronopterin

Regional Medicines Optimisation Committee Antidotes Advisory Statement

17 June 2019 · The RMOC recommendation is in the process of being revised to reflect the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM)/National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) 2021 updated…

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