Alternatives to IV Administration of Emergency Drugs

Sunday, May 28, 2023

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Location: Osceola Ballroom B4-6

Speaker(s)

Michael Webb, DDS, MEd (he/him/his)

Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine
East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine

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Disclosure(s):

Michael Webb, DDS, MEd: No financial relationships to disclose

In an emergency it may be difficult to obtain IV access. This presentation will describe alternative ways to administer medications in an emergency including the intramuscular and intranasal route.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to describe alternatives to IV administration of emergency drugs
Upon completion, participants will be able to list emergency medications that can be given intramuscularly or intranasally
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe how emergency drugs can be given via the intramuscular or intranasal route