SA EMS ROAD EXPERIENCE • HPCSA STATUTORY DRUG MONOGRAPH
SALBUTAMOL SULPHATE
Salbutamol Sulphate / Albuterol (Brand Names: Ventolin, Asthavent, ProAir)
HPCSA CDST 2024 (Version 1.3 Framework)
Official Statutory Clinical Reference
Selective Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonist • Sympathomimetic Bronchodilator • Resuscitation AgentHPCSA CDST 2024 (v1.3 Framework)
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SALBUTAMOL SULPHATE
Salbutamol Sulphate / Albuterol (Brand Names: Ventolin, Asthavent, ProAir)
Clinical Summary: A short-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist delivering rapid bronchodilation via cyclic AMP synthesis and shifting serum potassium intracellularly via skeletal muscle Na+/K+-ATPase stimulation.
Authorized HPCSA Emergency Care Scope of Practice (Annexure A 2022)Statutory Board Mandate
LEGENDARY BAA (PLAIN TEXT - NO COLOR)ECA (*)AEA (*)ECT (*)LEGENDARY CCA (^) [ANT PARAMEDIC]NDIP EMC (^) [ANT PARAMEDIC]ECP ONLY (~)
SALBUTAMOL SULPHATE Audio BriefingCLINICAL PROFESSOR
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1. Mechanism of Action
How this drug operates physiologically in the human body
2. Statutory Clinical Indications
2 UsesStrictly per HPCSA CDST v1.3, Annexure A & CPG
3. Adverse Effects & Pathophysiology
Why the body reacts and why it occurs in specific indications
4. Contraindications & Lethal Risks
Biological consequences & why it threatens life
5. Statutory Resources & Quotes
Verbatim regulatory excerpts with deep external links
SA EMS FIELD PROTOCOLS • EDUCATIONAL REVIEW & STATUTORY CITATIONS
An independent educational review and study companion based on the official HPCSA CDST 2024 (Version 1.3 Framework), CPG 2018, and Annexure A (2022) sourced directly from the official HPCSA publication portal. Not for live on-scene patient management.
Author: Jacoline (Jax) Geldenhuys, BEMC • HPCSA Registered Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)