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Hunt County EMS
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Drugs and doses34
A–C Acetaminophen, Adenosine, Albuterol, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Gluconate8
Acetaminophen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | adult | 1000 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 86 |
| Fever | peds | 15 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 86 |
| Fever | peds | 15 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 135 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 1000 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 142 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 1000 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 142 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 15 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 142 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 15 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 142 |
| Sepsis | adult | 1000 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 86 |
| Sepsis | peds | 15 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 86 |
Adenosine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 12 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 65 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 65 |
Albuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 79 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 79 |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 103 |
| Other | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 103 |
| Respiratory distress | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 144 |
| Respiratory distress | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 144 |
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrial fibrillation with RVR | adult | 150 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 64 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | adult | 150 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 64 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | adult | 300 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 59 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | peds | 150 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 64 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 59 |
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 324 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 62 |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 0.5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 4 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 91 |
| RSI induction | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 73 |
Calcium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 58 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 58 |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 58 |
Calcium Gluconate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 100 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 100 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 58 |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 100 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 58 |
D–F Dexamethasone, Dextrose, Diphenhydramine, Epinephrine, Etomidate, Fentanyl6
Dexamethasone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory distress | adult | 10 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 71 |
Dextrose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 50 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 151 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.5–1 g/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 151 |
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 50 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 80 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5–1 g/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 80 |
| Other | adult | 50 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 151 |
| Other | peds | 0.5–1 g/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 151 |
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 79 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 79 |
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 92 |
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 79 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 79 |
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 79 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 79 |
| Bradycardia | adult | 0.5–2 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 58 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 58 |
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 0.5–2 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 88 |
| Hypotension / shock | peds | 0.2–2 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 88 |
Etomidate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSI induction | adult | 20 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 72 |
| RSI induction | peds | 0.3 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 72 |
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 1–2 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 93 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 93 |
| Post-intubation sedation | adult | 50 mcg | IV | not captured | standing | page 72 |
| Post-intubation sedation | peds | 1–2 mcg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 72 |
G–L Glucagon, Ipratropium, Ketamine, Labetalol, Lidocaine5
Glucagon
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 3 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 58 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 3 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 58 |
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 1 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 80 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 80 |
Ipratropium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory distress | adult | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 71 |
| Respiratory distress | peds | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 71 |
Ketamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procedural sedation | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 72 |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 84 |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 72 |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 84 |
| RSI induction | adult | 1–2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 72 |
| RSI induction | peds | 1–2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 72 |
Labetalol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 20 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 97 |
Lidocaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 59 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 59 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | adult | 1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 59 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 59 |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Midazolam, Morphine, Naloxone, Nitroglycerin, Norepinephrine, Ondansetron, Oral Glucose8
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 71 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 50 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 71 |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 59 |
| Other | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 165 |
| Other | adult | 4 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 113 |
| Seizure | adult | 4 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 165 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 165 |
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 2.5–5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 178 |
| Hyperactive delirium | adult | 2.5–5 mg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 84 |
| Post-intubation sedation | adult | 0.05 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 178 |
| Post-intubation sedation | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 178 |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 2.5–5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 178 |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 178 |
| RSI induction | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 72 |
| RSI induction | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 72 |
| Seizure | adult | 2.5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 94 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 94 |
Morphine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 2–5 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 166 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 166 |
Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid overdose | adult | 0.4–2 mg | IV/IM/SQ | not captured | standing | page 167 |
| Other | adult | 0.4–2 mg | IV/IM/SQ | not captured | standing | page 167 |
Nitroglycerin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 168 |
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 168 |
Norepinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 8–12 mcg | IV | not captured | standing | page 163 |
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 8–12 mcg | IV | not captured | standing | page 88 |
Ondansetron
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 169 |
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 169 |
Oral Glucose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 15 g | PO | not captured | standing | page 170 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 7.5 g | PO | not captured | standing | page 170 |
P–R Promethazine, Rocuronium2
Promethazine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 12.5–25 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 172 |
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 12.5–25 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 172 |
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 25 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 172 |
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 25 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 172 |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 172 |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 172 |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 172 |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 172 |
Rocuronium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSI induction | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 173 |
| RSI induction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 173 |
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate, Succinylcholine, Terbutaline, Thiamine, Tranexamic Acid5
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 174 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 174 |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 58 |
| Tricyclic overdose | adult | 50 mEq | IV | not captured | standing | page 92 |
| Tricyclic overdose | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 92 |
Succinylcholine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSI induction | adult | 2 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 72 |
Terbutaline
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory distress | adult | 0.25 mg | SQ | not captured | standing | page 175 |
| Respiratory distress | peds | 0.25 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 71 |
Thiamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol withdrawal | adult | 100 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 176 |
| Other | adult | 100 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 80 |
| Other | adult | 100 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 176 |
Tranexamic Acid
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 108 |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | peds | 15 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 108 |
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