Regional
Fort Worth Regional EMS System
Drugs and doses41
A–C Acetaminophen, Adenosine, Albuterol, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Calcium Chloride7
Acetaminophen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | adult | 1 g | PO | not captured | standing | pages 24, 119 |
| Fever | adult | 15 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 24, 119 |
| Fever | peds | 15 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 24, 119 |
| Fever | peds | 15 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 24, 119 |
| Other | adult | 1 g | PO | not captured | standing | pages 17, 26 |
| Other | peds | 15 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 17, 26 |
| Severe pain | adult | 1 g | PO | not captured | standing | page 16 |
| Severe pain | adult | 15 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 16 |
| Severe pain | peds | 15 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 16 |
| Severe pain | peds | 15 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 16 |
Adenosine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 12 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 49, 120 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 49, 120 |
Albuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 37, 38, 52, 121, 140 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 37, 38, 52, 121, 140 |
| Other | adult | 7.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 37, 38, 121 |
| Other | peds | 7.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 37, 38, 121 |
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 150 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 49, 122 |
| Other | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 49, 122 |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 300 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 45, 122 |
| VF / pulseless VT | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 45, 122 |
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 324 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 43, 123 |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 48, 124 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 48, 124 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 2 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 48, 61, 124 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 48, 61, 124 |
Calcium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 45, 48, 61, 126 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 45, 48, 61, 126 |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 45, 48, 61, 70, 126 |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 45, 48, 61, 70, 126 |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 17 |
D–F Dexamethasone, Dextrose, Diltiazem, Diphenhydramine, Droperidol, Epinephrine, Esmolol, Fentanyl8
Dexamethasone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 10 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 37, 38, 127 |
| Other | peds | 0.6 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 37, 38, 127 |
| Sepsis | adult | 10 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 19, 127 |
| Sepsis | peds | 0.6 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 19, 127 |
Dextrose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 100 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 56, 128 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 2 mL/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 77, 128 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 5 mL/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 56, 128 |
Diltiazem
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.25 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 49, 129 |
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 25–50 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 52 |
| Allergic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 17, 52 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 17, 52 |
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 5, 61, 130 |
| Dystonic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 5, 61, 130 |
| Other | adult | 50 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 17, 26 |
| Other | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 17, 26 |
Droperidol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 1.25 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 29, 131 |
| Other | adult | 1.25 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 54, 131 |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 55, 131 |
| Other | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 55, 131 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 55, 131 |
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 0.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 52 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 52 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 0.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 37, 38, 132 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 37, 38, 132 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 48, 132 |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 45, 132 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 45, 132 |
Esmolol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 0.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 133 |
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe pain | adult | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 16, 134 |
| Severe pain | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 16, 134 |
G–L Glucagon, Haloperidol, Hydroxocobalamin, Ibuprofen, Ipratropium, Ketamine, Ketorolac, Labetalol, Lidocaine9
Glucagon
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 48, 61, 135 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 48, 61, 135 |
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 1 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 56, 135 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 56, 135 |
Haloperidol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 131, 137 |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 131, 137 |
| Other | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 131, 137 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 131, 137 |
Hydroxocobalamin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide poisoning | adult | 5 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 5, 61, 138 |
| Cyanide poisoning | peds | 70 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 5, 61, 138 |
Ibuprofen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | adult | 600 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 24, 139 |
| Fever | peds | 10 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 24, 139 |
| Severe pain | adult | 600 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 16, 139 |
| Severe pain | peds | 10 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 16, 139 |
Ipratropium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 37, 38, 52, 121, 140 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 37, 38, 52, 121, 140 |
Ketamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 45, 142 |
| Other | adult | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 31, 142 |
| Other | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 45, 142 |
| Other | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 31, 142 |
| Other | peds | 2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 55, 142 |
| Severe pain | adult | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 16, 142 |
| Severe pain | adult | 0.6 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 16, 142 |
| Severe pain | peds | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 16, 142 |
| Severe pain | peds | 0.6 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 16, 142 |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 0.6 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 48, 142 |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 0.6 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 49, 142 |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.6 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 48, 142 |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.6 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 49, 142 |
| RSI induction | adult | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 33, 142 |
| RSI induction | adult | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 23, 142 |
| RSI induction | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 33, 142 |
Ketorolac
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe pain | adult | 15 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 16, 54, 143 |
| Severe pain | adult | 30 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 16, 54, 143 |
| Severe pain | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 16, 54, 143 |
| Severe pain | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 16, 54, 143 |
Labetalol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 20 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 6, 78, 144 |
Lidocaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 40 mg | IO | not captured | standing | pages 92, 145 |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IO | not captured | standing | pages 92, 145 |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Midazolam, Naloxone, Nifedipine, Nitroglycerin, Norepinephrine, Ondansetron, Oral Glucose, Oxytocin9
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 37, 38, 146 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 40 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 37, 38, 146 |
| Other | adult | 6 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 6, 78, 146 |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 45, 146 |
| VF / pulseless VT | peds | 25–50 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 45, 146 |
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 2.5–5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 61, 147 |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 55, 147 |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | pages 65, 147 |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 65, 147 |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 58, 147 |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 55, 147 |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 61, 147 |
| Other | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 55, 147 |
| Other | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | pages 65, 147 |
| Other | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 61, 147 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 55, 147 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 65, 147 |
| Other | peds | 0.15 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 58, 147 |
| Other | peds | 0.15 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 58, 147 |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 2–2.5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 15 |
Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 57, 148 |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 57, 148 |
Nifedipine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 10 mg | SL | not captured | standing | pages 6, 78, 149 |
Nitroglycerin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | pages 43, 150 |
| Other | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | pages 47, 150 |
| Other | adult | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 47, 150 |
Norepinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 5 mcg | not captured | not captured | standing | pages 19, 151 |
| Hypotension / shock | peds | 0.1 mcg/kg | not captured | not captured | standing | pages 19, 151 |
Ondansetron
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4–8 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 29, 152 |
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4 mg | ODT | not captured | standing | pages 29, 152 |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 0.15 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 29, 152 |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 2 mg | ODT | not captured | standing | pages 29, 152 |
Oral Glucose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 15 g | BUC | not captured | standing | pages 56, 136 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 7.5 g | BUC | not captured | standing | pages 56, 136 |
Oxytocin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetric hemorrhage | adult | 10 unit | IM | not captured | standing | pages 25, 154 |
P–R Phenylephrine, Potassium Chloride, Racemic Epinephrine, Rocuronium4
Phenylephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 50 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 19, 155 |
Potassium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 20–100 mEq | PO | not captured | standing | page 163 |
| Other | peds | 2–5 mEq/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 163 |
Racemic Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croup | peds | 0.25 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 38, 156 |
Rocuronium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSI paralysis | adult | 1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 23, 33 |
| RSI paralysis | peds | 1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 23, 33 |
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate, Suboxone, Tranexamic Acid, Vasopressin4
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 45, 158 |
| Other | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 48, 158 |
| Other | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 61, 158 |
| Other | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 70, 158 |
| Other | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 44, 45, 158 |
| Other | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 48, 158 |
| Other | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 61, 158 |
| Other | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 70, 158 |
Suboxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 8–24 mg | BUC | not captured | standing | pages 57, 159 |
Tranexamic Acid
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 2 g | TOP | not captured | standing | pages 25, 160 |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 17, 25, 160 |
Vasopressin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.04 unit | not captured | not captured | standing | pages 19, 161 |
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