Motion Sickness

[1EMT-P]

Do any of you currently use Dimenhydrinate or Gravol in the field for motion sickness?

[Ridryder 911]

I know of many Flight crews that wear the patch.. but, technically one should avoid medication while on duty. ( all right there is my pc for the day :wink: )

R/r 911

[itxtme]

I use these

http://www.etravelergear.com/noqmotdiswri.html

They are fantastic, have never not worked for me! (they prob 95% placebo)

[nsmedic393]

I am going to assume you mean for the patients We use IM/IV gravol.

[tniuqs]

Do any of you currently use Dimenhydrinate or Gravol in the field for motion sickness?

All 3 meds are carried and used on Alberta Air Ambulance and on Ground in "most services"

Gravol = Dimenhydrinate it is what you ate I learned this in school and it stuck with me, perhaps useful for the newer EMS crowd.

This is my first option and frequently used as pre flight as the side effects of sedation are handy added bonus, remember to dilute in 10 mls at least if your pushing IV, it is corrosive, nasty stuff to veins.

Phenergan aka Promethazine = 2nd option dependant on patient history, used with maternity types and "generally acceptable"

Benadryl aka Diphenhydramine as an anti-emetic is an American "Thang" (as in Cali's Dramamine Drive) but a good option too.

If one is aircrew and is prone to motion sickness, best think of another line of EMS, unless a Weight loss program is in your plans.

cheers