Structured reference library

Maternal-Fetal Transport Medications

The complete library will be populated as pharmacology chapters are written. These preview cards establish the reusable format.

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Magnesium sulfate

Electrolyte / anticonvulsant

Core uses

  • Eclampsia treatment
  • Seizure prophylaxis in severe preeclampsia
  • Fetal neuroprotection in selected preterm pregnancy

Transport monitoring

  • Respiratory rate
  • Deep tendon reflexes
  • Urine output
  • Mental status
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Labetalol

Alpha/beta adrenergic blocker

Core uses

  • Acute severe hypertension in pregnancy

Transport monitoring

  • Blood pressure
  • Heart rate
  • Bronchospasm risk
  • Fetal status
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Betamethasone

Antenatal corticosteroid

Core uses

  • Promotion of fetal lung maturation when preterm birth is anticipated

Transport monitoring

  • Glucose
  • Infection considerations
  • Ordered dosing interval
Chapter 27–30

Naloxone

Opioid antagonist

Core uses

  • Opioid-induced respiratory depression

Transport monitoring

  • Ventilation
  • Respiratory rate
  • EtCO₂
  • Recurrent depression
Chapter 27–30

Ketamine

Dissociative induction agent

Core uses

  • RSI induction
  • Selected severe agitation

Transport monitoring

  • Blood pressure
  • Airway/ventilation
  • Secretions
  • Postintubation sedation
Chapter 27–30

Etomidate

Hypnotic induction agent

Core uses

  • RSI induction

Transport monitoring

  • Blood pressure
  • Myoclonus
  • Postintubation sedation
Chapter 27–30

Rocuronium

Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker

Core uses

  • RSI paralysis

Transport monitoring

  • Sedation and analgesia
  • Ventilation
  • Duration of paralysis