Respiratory · β₂ agonist
Salbutamol
Dose
Neb 5 mg q4h back-to-back acute asthma; inhaler 100 mcg 1–2 puffs PRN; IV 4–8 mcg/kg over 10 min
Use
Asthma, COPD, hyperkalaemia (10 mg neb).
Monitoring
HR, K⁺, lactate, PEF.
Side effects
- • Tremor
- • Tachycardia
- • Hypokalaemia
- • Hyperglycaemia
Related in WardRound
Anaphylaxis
Protocol · Adrenaline first, every time
Acute Severe Asthma
Protocol · OSHITME approach
COPD Exacerbation
Protocol · Controlled O₂, NIV if needed
Hyperkalaemia
Protocol · K⁺ > 5.5 mmol/L
Bronchiolitis (Severe)
Protocol · O₂ + hydration — no bronchodilators
Hyperkalaemic Cardiac Arrest
Protocol · Calcium + insulin/dextrose + dialysis
Hyperkalaemia
Topic · Emergency Medicine
Anaphylaxis
Topic · Emergency Medicine
Paediatric Asthma
Topic · Paediatrics
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
