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County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services Emergency Medical Services Agency
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Drugs and doses7
A–C Adenosine, Albuterol, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Calcium Chloride6
Adenosine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 6 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
Albuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 2.5–5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Other | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Respiratory distress | adult | 2.5–5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Respiratory distress | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 10 |
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 300 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 150 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 162–324 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 2–5 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 10 |
Calcium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
D–F Dextrose1
Dextrose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 25 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5–1 g/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
Cite this
County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services Emergency Medical Services Agency, United States EMS Protocol Census. 21 dose entries, effective 2022-11-01.
https://protoquiz.com/census/agencies/county-of-los-angeles-department-of-health-services-emergency-medical-services-agency/
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