Fire-district
Fern Creek Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Drugs and doses36
A–C Acetaminophen, Adenosine, Albuterol, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Gluconate8
Acetaminophen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | adult | 500–1000 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 72 |
| Fever | peds | 15 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 72 |
Adenosine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVT | adult | 6 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 53 |
| SVT | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 53 |
Albuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 1.25 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 63 |
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide-complex tachycardia | adult | 150 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 53 |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 300 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 47 |
| VF / pulseless VT | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 47 |
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 324 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 44 |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 50 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 50 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 2 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 79 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 0.05–0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 79 |
Calcium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1–2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 79 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 79 |
Calcium Gluconate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burns | adult | 10–30 mL | IV | not captured | standing | page 348 |
| Burns | peds | 0.2–0.3 mL/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 348 |
D–F Dextrose, Diltiazem, Diphenhydramine, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl, Furosemide7
Dextrose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 25 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 58 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5 g/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 58 |
Diltiazem
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrial fibrillation with RVR | adult | 0.25 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 53 |
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 25–50 mg | IV/IM/PO | not captured | standing | page 62 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM/PO | not captured | standing | page 62 |
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 25–50 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 73 |
Dopamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 5–20 mcg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 50 |
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 2–20 mcg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 118 |
| Hypotension / shock | peds | 2–20 mcg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 118 |
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 67 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 67 |
| Bradycardia | adult | 2–10 mcg | IV | not captured | standing | page 50 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 50 |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 46 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 46 |
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 25–50 mcg | IV | not captured | standing | page 44 |
| Bradycardia | adult | 50 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 50 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 25–100 mcg | IV | not captured | standing | page 77 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.5 mcg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 77 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 50 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 53 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 0.5 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 53 |
Furosemide
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 0.5–1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 56 |
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 0.5–1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 56 |
G–L Glucagon, Hydroxocobalamin, Ipratropium, Ketamine, Lidocaine5
Glucagon
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 2–5 mg | IV/IM/SQ | not captured | standing | page 50 |
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 1 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 68 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 1 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 68 |
Hydroxocobalamin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide poisoning | adult | 5 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 80 |
| Cyanide poisoning | peds | 70 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 80 |
Ipratropium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 67 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 67 |
Ketamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 3 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 60 |
| Other | peds | 3 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 60 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 0.1–0.25 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 77 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.1–0.25 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 77 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.1–0.25 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 190 |
Lidocaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1–1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 47 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 47 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 20–50 mg | IO | not captured | standing | page 236 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IO | not captured | standing | page 236 |
| RSI induction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 185 |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Methylene Blue, Methylprednisolone, Metoprolol, Midazolam, Naloxone, Nitroglycerin, Ondansetron8
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 67 |
| Seizure | adult | 4 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 86 |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 1–2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 47 |
| VF / pulseless VT | peds | 25–50 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 47 |
Methylene Blue
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1–2 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 324 |
| Other | peds | 1–2 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 324 |
Methylprednisolone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenal crisis | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 58 |
| Adrenal crisis | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 58 |
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 125 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 125 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 67 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 67 |
Metoprolol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 44 |
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 2.5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 50 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 50 |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1–2 mg | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | page 47 |
| Hyperactive delirium | adult | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 60 |
| Hyperactive delirium | adult | 5 mg | IN | not captured | standing | page 60 |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 243 |
| Post-intubation sedation | adult | 2.5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 214 |
| Seizure | adult | 10 mg | IN | not captured | standing | page 86 |
| Seizure | adult | 2.5 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 86 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 86 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 2.5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 53 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 53 |
Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid overdose | adult | 0.4 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 77 |
| Opioid overdose | adult | 0.4–2 mg | IV/IM/SQ | not captured | standing | page 78 |
| Opioid overdose | adult | 2–4 mg | IN | not captured | standing | page 78 |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | page 78 |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IM/SQ | not captured | standing | page 78 |
Nitroglycerin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 44 |
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 0.8 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 56 |
Ondansetron
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 73 |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 73 |
P–R Pralidoxime, Proparacaine, Pyridoxine3
Pralidoxime
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 79 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 20–40 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 79 |
Proparacaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 2 drop | TOP | not captured | standing | page 338 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 2 drop | TOP | not captured | standing | page 338 |
Pyridoxine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 25 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 333 |
| Other | peds | 25 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 333 |
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Nitrite, Tetracaine, Thiamine, Tranexamic Acid5
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crush injury | adult | 50 mEq | IV | not captured | standing | page 168 |
| Tricyclic overdose | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 79 |
| Tricyclic overdose | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 79 |
Sodium Nitrite
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | peds | 0.12–0.33 mL/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 344 |
Tetracaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 2 drop | TOP | not captured | standing | page 338 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 2 drop | TOP | not captured | standing | page 338 |
Thiamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 100 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 68 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 50 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 68 |
| Other | adult | 100 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 334 |
| Other | adult | 100 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 334 |
Tranexamic Acid
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 154 |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | peds | 15 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 154 |
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