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Ertapenem

Ertapenem
Item
Type Antibiotic Medication
Category Medication
Action Access
Torso
Arms
Legs
Use Count Single-use
Weight 0.01kg | 0.02lb
Vial
Vial Size 3.2ml
Vial Contents 1000mg (1g)
Vial Concentration 312.5mg/ml
Medication
Route(s) of administration IV/IM
Dose Range 1g
Medication Effects
Onset (IV/IM) <5s | <30s
Peak (IV/IM) ~10m | ~15m
Duration (IV/IM) ~15m | ~20m
HR | BP | RR N/A | N/A | N/A
Pain Relief None
Nausea None
Technical
Classname ACM_Vial_Ertapenem

Ertapenem is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection.

Function

Ertapenem is a requirement for casualty conversion and Evacuation, and has no other effects.

Ertapenem can be administered intravenously or intramuscularly with a rapid onset, moderate peak and long duration, depending on route.

The casualty conversion must be done while under the effects of the medication.

Usage

The Use Syringe action is available on the Torso and Limbs in the Medication Tab

The Push Ertapenem action is available on the Torso and Limbs in the Medication Tab

The Inject Ertapenem action is available on the Torso and Limbs in the Medication Tab

Medications require a Syringe to be able to be drawn and administered.

IV access is achieved with IV Catheters or IO devices.

Medications can be administered intramuscularly with just a syringe.

Dosing

1g

Indications

  • Patient planned for evacuation

Contraindications

  • N/A

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