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Haywood County EMS System
An undated version is under review. The figures below are from the current listed document.
Drugs and doses47
A–C Acetaminophen, Activated Charcoal, Adenosine, Albuterol, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Calcium Chloride, Casirivimab, Ceftriaxone10
Acetaminophen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | adult | 325–1000 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 200 |
| Fever | adult | 325–1000 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 200 |
| Fever | peds | 15 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 200 |
| Fever | peds | 15 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 200 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 15 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 201 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 325–1000 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 201 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 15 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 201 |
Activated Charcoal
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1 g/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 156 |
| Other | peds | 1 g/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 156 |
Adenosine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 6 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 23, 25, 104, 106 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 23, 25, 104, 106 |
Albuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 2.5–5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 49, 115 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 2.5–5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 49, 115 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2.5–5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 79, 85 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 1.25–2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 79, 85 |
| Croup | adult | 2.5–5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 79, 85 |
| Croup | peds | 1.25–2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 79, 85 |
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 300 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 29, 108 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 29, 108 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 150 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 23, 25, 107 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 23, 25, 107 |
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 325 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 19 |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 15, 99 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 15, 99 |
| Nerve agent exposure | adult | 2 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 158 |
Calcium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 53, 167 |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 53, 167 |
Casirivimab
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 600 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 134 |
| Other | adult | 600 mg | SQ | not captured | standing | page 134 |
Ceftriaxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 169 |
D–F Dexamethasone, Dextrose, Diazepam, Diltiazem, Diphenhydramine, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Etomidate, Fentanyl, Furosemide10
Dexamethasone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenal crisis | adult | 10 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 57, 120 |
| Adrenal crisis | peds | 5 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 57, 120 |
Dextrose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 125 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 51, 117 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 2 mL/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 51, 117 |
Diazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 2 mg | IV/IM/SQ | not captured | standing | page 132 |
| Seizure | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 205 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | PR | not captured | standing | page 205 |
Diltiazem
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 0.25 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 23 |
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 25–50 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 49, 115 |
| Allergic reaction | adult | 25–50 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 49, 115 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 49, 115 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 49, 115 |
Dopamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 2–20 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 15 |
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 5–20 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 56, 119 |
| Hypotension / shock | peds | 5–20 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 56, 119 |
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 0.3–0.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 49, 115 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.15 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 49, 115 |
| Bradycardia | adult | 1–10 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 15 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 99 |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 13, 29, 97, 108 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 13, 29, 97, 108 |
| Croup | peds | 1 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 79, 85 |
Etomidate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSI induction | adult | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 77 |
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHF / pulmonary edema | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 101 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 50–100 mcg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 201 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 201 |
Furosemide
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 40 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 41, 101 |
| CHF / pulmonary edema | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 41, 101 |
G–L Glucagon, Haloperidol, Hydrocortisone, Hydromorphone, Ibuprofen, Imdevimab, Ipratropium, Ketamine, Ketorolac, Lidocaine, Lorazepam11
Glucagon
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 2–4 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 156 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 156 |
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 1–2 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 51, 117 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 51, 117 |
Haloperidol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 2–5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 215 |
| Agitation | adult | 2–5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 215 |
| Agitation | adult | 2 mg | IV/IM/SQ | not captured | standing | page 132 |
Hydrocortisone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenal crisis | adult | 100 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 57, 120 |
| Adrenal crisis | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 57, 120 |
Hydromorphone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 0.5 mg | IV/IM/SQ | not captured | standing | page 132 |
Ibuprofen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | adult | 400–600 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 200 |
| Fever | peds | 10 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 200 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 400–600 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 201 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 10 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 201 |
Imdevimab
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 600 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 134 |
| Other | adult | 600 mg | SQ | not captured | standing | page 134 |
Ipratropium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 49, 115 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 49, 115 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 79, 85 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 79, 85 |
Ketamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperactive delirium | adult | 4 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 216, 217 |
| Hyperactive delirium | peds | 2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 216, 217 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 201 |
| RSI induction | adult | 1–2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 77, 78 |
| RSI induction | peds | 1–2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 77, 78 |
Ketorolac
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe pain | adult | 15 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 201 |
| Severe pain | adult | 30 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 201 |
| Severe pain | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 201 |
| Severe pain | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 201 |
Lidocaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1–1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 29, 108 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1–1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 29, 108 |
Lorazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 2 mg | IV/IM/SQ | not captured | standing | page 132 |
| Seizure | adult | 1–2 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 205 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.05–0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 205 |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Methylprednisolone, Midazolam, Morphine, Naloxone, Nicardipine, Nitroglycerin, Norepinephrine, Ondansetron, Oxymetazoline10
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 79, 85 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 40 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 79, 85 |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 29, 108 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 29, 108 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 27, 28, 85, 108 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 40 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 27, 28, 85, 108 |
Methylprednisolone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenal crisis | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 57, 120 |
| Adrenal crisis | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 57, 120 |
| Allergic reaction | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 49, 115 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 49, 115 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 79, 85 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 79, 85 |
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 2.5 mg | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | page 215 |
| Agitation | adult | 5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 215 |
| Agitation | peds | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | page 215 |
| Agitation | peds | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 215 |
| Hyperactive delirium | adult | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 216 |
| Hyperactive delirium | peds | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 216 |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 2–2.5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 15 |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 2–2.5 mg | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | pages 23, 25, 27, 104, 106 |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | pages 23, 25, 27, 104, 106 |
| Seizure | adult | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 205 |
| Seizure | adult | 2–2.5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 205 |
| Seizure | adult | 5 mg | IN | not captured | standing | page 205 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 205 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 205 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | page 205 |
Morphine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 2–4 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 19 |
| CHF / pulmonary edema | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 101 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 2 mg | IV/IM/SQ | not captured | standing | page 132 |
Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid overdose | adult | 0.4–2 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 17 |
| Opioid overdose | adult | 0.4–2 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN/ET | not captured | standing | page 17 |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 17 |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN/ET | not captured | standing | page 17 |
Nicardipine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke | adult | 2.5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 58 |
Nitroglycerin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 0.3–0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 19 |
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 0.3–0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 21 |
Norepinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 2–30 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 56, 57, 119 |
| Hypotension / shock | peds | 0.1–2 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 56, 57, 119 |
Ondansetron
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4 mg | IV/IO/IM/PO/ODT | not captured | standing | page 187 |
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4 mg | IV/IO/IM/PO/ODT | not captured | standing | page 187 |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/PO/ODT | not captured | standing | page 187 |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/PO/ODT | not captured | standing | page 187 |
Oxymetazoline
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 2 spray | IN | not captured | standing | pages 49, 115, 198 |
| Other | peds | 2 spray | IN | not captured | standing | pages 49, 115, 198 |
P–R Pralidoxime, Promethazine, Rocuronium3
Pralidoxime
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerve agent exposure | adult | 600 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 158, 159 |
Promethazine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 25 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 132 |
Rocuronium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSI induction | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 77 |
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate, Tranexamic Acid, Vecuronium3
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 50 mEq | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 53, 167 |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 53, 167 |
| Tricyclic overdose | adult | 50 mEq | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 156 |
| Tricyclic overdose | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 156 |
Tranexamic Acid
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 1–2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 69, 172 |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 1–2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 69, 172 |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 10 mL | TOP | not captured | standing | pages 195, 196 |
Vecuronium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 10 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 87 |
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Haywood County EMS System, United States EMS Protocol Census. 148 dose entries, effective 2026-04-01.
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