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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) / West Michigan Regional MCC
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Drugs and doses35
A–C Acetaminophen, Adenosine, Albuterol, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Calcium Chloride, Cefazolin, Ceftriaxone9
Acetaminophen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 650 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 148 |
Adenosine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVT | adult | 6 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 97 |
| SVT | peds | 0.1 mg/kg (max 6 mg) | IV | not captured | standing | page 97 |
Albuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 9 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 9 |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 25 |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 25 |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 9 |
| Other | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 9 |
| Respiratory distress | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 9 |
| Respiratory distress | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 9 |
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 300 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 92 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 92 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 150 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 98 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 98 |
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 325 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 102 |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 62 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 62 |
| Nerve agent exposure | adult | 2 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 401 |
Calcium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 34 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 34 |
| Crush injury | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 26 |
| Crush injury | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 26 |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 93 |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 93 |
Cefazolin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 28 |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | peds | 30 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 28 |
Ceftriaxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 28 |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | peds | 50 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 28 |
D–F Dextrose, Diazepam, Diphenhydramine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl5
Dextrose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 25 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 48 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5 g/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 48 |
| Seizure | adult | 25 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 56 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.5 g/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 56 |
Diazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procedural sedation | adult | 5–10 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 161 |
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Allergic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 416 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 416 |
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 50 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 34 |
| Dystonic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 34 |
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 12.5–25 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 4 |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 4 |
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 8 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.15 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 8 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 95 |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 92 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 92 |
| Cardiogenic shock | adult | 20 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 100 |
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 10–20 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 6 |
| Post-ROSC care | adult | 10–20 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 104 |
| Post-ROSC care | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 104 |
| Respiratory distress | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 54 |
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 1 mcg/kg (max 100 mcg) | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | page 103 |
| Other | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 161 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 1 mcg/kg (max 100 mcg) | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | page 150 |
G–L Hydrocortisone, Hydroxocobalamin, Ibuprofen, Ipratropium, Ketamine, Ketorolac, Lidocaine7
Hydrocortisone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenal crisis | adult | 100 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 12 |
| Adrenal crisis | peds | 1–2 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 12 |
Hydroxocobalamin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide poisoning | adult | 5 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 426 |
| Cyanide poisoning | adult | 5 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 426 |
| Cyanide poisoning | peds | 70 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 426 |
| Cyanide poisoning | peds | 70 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 426 |
Ibuprofen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 400 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 148 |
Ipratropium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 9 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 9 |
| Other | adult | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 9 |
| Other | peds | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 9 |
Ketamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperactive delirium | adult | 4 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 59 |
| Severe pain | adult | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 149 |
| Severe pain | adult | 0.5 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | page 149 |
| Severe pain | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 149 |
| Severe pain | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | page 149 |
Ketorolac
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 15 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 148 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 148 |
Lidocaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 93 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 93 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 20 mg | IO | not captured | standing | page 176 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IO | not captured | standing | page 176 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 98 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 98 |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Methylprednisolone, Midazolam, Morphine, Naloxone, Nitroglycerin, Ondansetron7
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 55 |
| Eclampsia / pre-eclampsia | adult | 4 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 68 |
| Eclampsia / pre-eclampsia | adult | 4 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 56 |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 93 |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 436 |
Methylprednisolone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenal crisis | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 12 |
| Adrenal crisis | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 12 |
| Allergic reaction | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 11 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 11 |
| Respiratory distress | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 55 |
| Respiratory distress | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 55 |
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 10 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 59 |
| Other | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 159 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 159 |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 1–5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 161 |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 161 |
| Seizure | adult | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 56 |
| Seizure | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 56 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 56 |
Morphine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 150 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 150 |
Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 2 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 93 |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 2–4 mg | IN | not captured | standing | page 93 |
| Opioid overdose | adult | 2 mg | IN | not captured | standing | page 14 |
| Opioid overdose | adult | 2 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 14 |
| Opioid overdose | adult | 2 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 15 |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 15 |
Nitroglycerin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 102 |
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 100 |
Ondansetron
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4 mg | ODT | not captured | standing | page 3 |
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 3 |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 3 |
P–R Pralidoxime, Prednisone, Racemic Epinephrine3
Pralidoxime
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerve agent exposure | adult | 600 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 448 |
| Nerve agent exposure | peds | 600 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 448 |
Prednisone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenal crisis | adult | 50 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 12 |
| Adrenal crisis | peds | 50 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 12 |
| Allergic reaction | adult | 50 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 50 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 10 |
| Respiratory distress | adult | 50 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 54 |
| Respiratory distress | peds | 50 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 54 |
Racemic Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stridor | peds | 0.5 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | page 77 |
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate, Tetracaine, Tranexamic Acid, Verapamil4
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crush injury | adult | 100 mEq | IV | not captured | standing | page 26 |
| Crush injury | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 26 |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 93 |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 93 |
| Tricyclic overdose | adult | 50 mEq | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 34 |
| Tricyclic overdose | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 34 |
Tetracaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 1–2 drop | OPH | not captured | standing | page 35 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1–2 drop | OPH | not captured | standing | page 35 |
Tranexamic Acid
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 44 |
Verapamil
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 98 |
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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) / West Michigan Regional MCC, United States EMS Protocol Census. 132 dose entries, effective 2024-01-04.
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