Statewide
Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children
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Drugs and doses15
A–C Adenosine, Amiodarone, Atropine3
Adenosine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVT | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 58 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 59 |
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 43 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 59 |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 27 |
| Nerve agent exposure | adult | 2 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 38, 39 |
| Nerve agent exposure | peds | 0.25 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 38, 39 |
D–F Dextrose, Diazepam, Diphenhydramine, Dopamine, Epinephrine5
Dextrose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 1–2 mL/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 23, 53 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 2–4 mL/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 23, 53 |
Diazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 35 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 53 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | PR | not captured | standing | page 53 |
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 21 |
Dopamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiogenic shock | peds | 5–20 mcg/kg | not captured | not captured | standing | page 55 |
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 21 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 21 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 27 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 42, 43 |
| Neonatal resuscitation | peds | 0.01–0.03 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 17 |
| Other | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 21 |
G–L Glucagon, Lidocaine2
Glucagon
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 1 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 23, 53 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 23, 53 |
Lidocaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 43 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 59 |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Midazolam, Naloxone3
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF / pulseless VT | peds | 25–50 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 43, 59 |
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 35 |
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 35 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 53 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 53 |
Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid overdose | adult | 2 mg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 22, 23, 61, 73 |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 23, 63, 73 |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | ET | not captured | standing | pages 23, 63 |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 2 mg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 22, 23, 61, 73 |
P–R Pralidoxime, Procainamide2
Pralidoxime
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerve agent exposure | adult | 600 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 38, 39 |
| Nerve agent exposure | peds | 15 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 38, 39 |
Procainamide
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide-complex tachycardia | peds | 15 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 59 |
Cite this
Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children, United States EMS Protocol Census. 36 dose entries, effective 2016-01-01.
https://protoquiz.com/census/agencies/illinois-emergency-medical-services-for-children/
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