Standing Orders
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Ritenour School District school health offices have standing orders under medical director, Craig A. Spiegel, M.D. , to be used per nurse's clinical judgement based on their medical professional assessment for the following:
MEDICATION
PURPOSE
A&D Ointment
General Lubrication
Alcohol
Pierced body parts
Antibiotic Ointment/Cream
Minor cuts/abrasions
Antifungal Cream
Itchy/Scaly skin
Antiseptic Wipes
Minor cuts/abrasions
Bacitracin Ointment/Cream
Minor cuts/scrapes/burns
Bactine/Antiseptic Cleanser
Minor abrasions/burns
Blistex/Lip Balm
Chapped lips/fever blisters
Burn Free
Minor burns
Calamine/Caladryl Lotion
Itchy rash/insect bites
Camphophenique
Insect bites/rashes
Chlorseptic Spray
Sore Throat
Clear Eyes/Eye Drops
Irritation/dryness/redness
Cough Drops
Cough
Dacrlose/Eye Wash
Irritation/foreign body
Glucose Tablets
Suspected low blood glucose
Hydrocortisone Cream/Spray
Minor rash/Insect bites
Hydrogen Peroxide
Dirty wound cleanser to be followed by soap & water wash
Mediquick
Minor abrasions/burns/insect bites/sunburn
Oragel/Ambesol
Toothache/mouth sores/gum pain
Saline Drops (Eyes)
Irritation/foreign body
Saline Solution
Irrigation
Salt Water Gargle
Sore throat/cough/drainage
Skin Lotion
Dry skin
Solarcaine/Aloe Vera
Minor abrasions/burns/insect bites/sunburn
S.T.37 (oral pain reliever)
Minor oral abrasions/burns/cuts
Stingkill Swab/Sting Relief
Insect bite/sting
Tums
Minor upset stomach
Vaseline
General Lubrication
Albuterol Nebulizer
Respiratory Distress
Oxygen
Respiratory Distress
Benadryl/Diphenhydramine
Mild/Moderate Allergic Reaction
Epinephrine
Severe Allergic Reaction
Please note a Generic Equivalent may be substituted for ALL listed medications. To review standing orders or if you have questions, please contact your building nurse.