SALM · PRE-COURSE READING
SALM Pre Reading
Videos, articles and diagrams to read or watch before your Safe Administration of Life Saving Medications course. Not exhaustive, but a good baseline.
Assessment
Anatomy and patient assessment
You will learn to determine a patient's condition and to assess, monitor and review the effects of medication once given.
Conditions
Common medical conditions
Acute coronary syndrome is a medical emergency caused by a blocked coronary artery. Hypoglycaemia is a blood glucose level below the normal range, often related to diabetes treatment.
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Legislation
Medication legislation
These set out the legal requirements for the sale, supply and administration of medicines, including controlled drugs, regulated activities and hazardous waste.
- Medicines Act 1968 and Human Medicines Regulations 2012
- Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001
- Health and Social Care Act 2008 (CQC registration)
- Hazardous Waste (England & Wales) Regulations 2005
Administration
Administering medication
The route depends on the effect required, absorption, the patient's ability to take the medicine and the forms available. Always check for known allergies or adverse reactions first, and record any you witness.
- Common routes: oral, nasal, intramuscular, nebulised and inhaled
- Adverse reactions range from mild to anaphylaxis
- Side effects are unwanted effects of a medicine
- A contraindication means do not give; a caution means take care
Handover
Handover tools
Structured handover keeps information clear when you pass a patient on, including what you have given and when.
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