Ammonia Inhalant (Aromatic Ammonia Spirit)

Category:

Stimulant

Description:

Inhaled reflex stimulant

Indications:

Situations requiring a non-alert patient to become stimulated into alertness

Dosage:

· Administered by inhalation: The spirit is administered by inhalation of the vapors as required. The vial(s) are easily broken; the cotton sheath acts as a sponge for the spirit.

Source: Operational Medicine 2001, Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300