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SimRx Code Medication Overview - The Importance of Training With Simulated Meds

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Published on April 9, 2021 at 5:32:00 PM PDT April 9, 2021 at 5:32:00 PM PDTth, April 9, 2021 at 5:32:00 PM PDT

Every second counts during medical emergencies and patient resuscitations. Regular mock code training is essential for students and experienced professionals to improve self-confidence, teamwork and response time. Stocked crash carts with simulated medications are essential for both pediatric and adult resuscitation training. Learners must be able to quickly identify medications and correctly calculate dosages. 

DiaMedical is excited to introduce SimRx Code Medications, the #1 training tool for realistic emergency medication administration training. SimRx prefilled syringes feature needle-free luer lock connections with distilled water that eliminates the risk of damaging tubing in manikins and skills trainers. SimRX also features realistic packaging and labeling that has been designed to mimic brand name and generic drug counterparts, making them ideal for healthcare simulation! Unlike expired medication used for teaching, all SimRX simulated medication is clearly labeled for simulation use only! Eliminating the risk of accidental medication administration.

 

Code Medications - Within the Crash Cart

Crash cart medication drawers are organized so that the items can be found quickly. A standardized color coding system is used for prefilled syringe boxes for speed and accuracy. Unfamiliarity with code drugs can significantly delay medication administration during emergencies. SimRx code medications allow students and experienced providers become familiar with the dosing and administration techniques for resuscitation. Loaded Crash Carts with SimRx code medications are indispensable tools for all types of mock code training.


Code Medications - Beyond the Crash Cart

SimRx Adenosine: Adenosine may be used to convert supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) to sinus rhythm when vagal maneuvers have not been successful. Adenosine 6 mg is given via rapid IV push, certain arrhythmias can be treated with IV medications. Adenosine may be used to convert supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) to sinus rhythm when vagal maneuvers have not been successful. Adenosine 6 mg is given via rapid IV push over 1-3 seconds followed by a 20 mL saline flush. A second Adenosine dose of 12 mg can be given if needed. Adenosine 6 mg is always packaged in a yellow and white box and Adenosine 12 mg is always packaged in a red and white box. SimRx Adenosine and Saline Flush Syringes are perfect for SVT simulation scenarios.

SimRx Dextrose: 50% Dextrose is indicated for acute hypoglycemia to restore blood glucose levels. It can also be used to treat acute hyperkalemia, especially when the potassium level rises above 7 mEq/L. Immediate treatment is needed because the patient can develop ventricular fibrillation or asystole without warning. IV 50% Dextrose is administered with IV insulin to rapidly lower serum potassium levels. 50% Dextrose is immediately recognizable because of the large blue box. SimRx 50% Dextrose can be incorporated into hyperkalemia and hypoglycemia simulation scenarios.

SimRx Calcium Chloride: IV 10% Calcium chloride can help prevent ventricular fibrillation or asystole from acute hyperkalemia. It helps maintain a regular heart rhythm while other medications lower the potassium level. Calcium may be given during cardiac arrest if the patient has hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, or hypermagnesemia. Calcium chloride is always packaged in a yellow box. SimRx 10% Calcium chloride can be incorporated into cardiac arrest and hyperkalemia simulation scenarios.

SimRx Atropine: Atropine raises the heart rate and can be used to treat symptomatic bradycardia with a pulse. Atropine is used as a temporary measure for Wenckebach type I heart block until transcutaneous or transvenous pacing can be started. Atropine is less effective for Mobitz type II or complete heart block. Atropine is also given to treat poisoning from certain nerve agents and pesticides. Atropine is always packaged in a light purple box. SimRx Atropine can be incorporated into symptomatic bradycardia and poisoning simulation scenarios.

SimRx Naloxone: Naloxone is used to reverse the effects of opioid pain medications. It is given to restore breathing for patients who have received a narcotic overdose. If the patient does not have an IV, the syringe can be attached to a Mucosal Atomization Device (MAD). This sprays the medication into the patient’s nose so that it can be absorbed through the mucus membranes. Naloxone is always packaged in a light orange box. SimRx Naloxone can be incorporated into respiratory depression and opioid overdose simulation scenarios. DiaMedical USA also offers Opioid Overdose Training Kits which include simulated naloxone as well as a M.A.D Atomizer.

SimRx Epinephrine: Epinephrine is used to treat cardiac arrest if defibrillation does not restore a perfusing rhythm. IV epinephrine may be used to treat anaphylaxis when IM injection has not been sufficient to stabilize the patient. The SimRx epinephrine syringe is labeled as 1 mg/10 mL per FDA recommendations. Epinephrine is always packaged in a light brown box. SimRx Epinephrine can be incorporated into mock code and anaphylaxis simulation scenarios.

 

SimRx Sodium Bicarbonate: Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% is used to reverse severe metabolic acidosis from sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), cancer or liver failure. It is also used to stabilize patients who have taken an overdose of tricyclic antidepressant medications. Sodium Bicarbonate is always packaged in a yellow box. SimRx Sodium Bicarbonate can be incorporated into sepsis, DKA and tricyclic overdose simulation scenarios.


Improving The Quality of Healthcare

DiaMedical USA is committed to improving the quality of healthcare and medical professional training. Innovative tools like SimRx code medications can help staff and students prepare for a wide variety of patient emergencies. For more information on SimRx code medications or to request a quote you can click the link here.

 

All SimRx simulated medications are intended for healthcare education purposes only. They are not for human or animal injection or ingestion.