Statewide
New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems
Drugs and doses44
A–C Acetaminophen, Adenosine, Albuterol, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Calcium Chloride, Cefazolin9
Acetaminophen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | adult | 1000 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 80, 82 · source |
| Fever | adult | 1000 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 80, 82 · source |
| Fever | peds | 12.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 80, 82 · source |
| Fever | peds | 15 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 80, 82 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 1000 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 109, 111 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 1000 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 109, 111 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 12.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 109, 111 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 15 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 109, 111 · source |
Adenosine
Albuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 40, 42 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 40, 42 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 69, 72 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 69, 72 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 86 · source |
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 300 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 27, 29 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 27, 29 · source |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 150 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 55, 57 · source |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 55, 57 · source |
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 324 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 58, 64, 68 · source |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 51, 52 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 51, 52 · source |
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 2 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 106 · source |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 106 · source |
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 16 mg | SL | not captured | standing | pages 104, 105 · source |
Calcium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | pages 114, 115 · source |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 114, 115 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | pages 22, 27 · source |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 102 · source |
Cefazolin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 139 · source |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 148 · source |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 139 · source |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 148 · source |
D–F Dexamethasone, Dextrose, Diazepam, Diltiazem, Diphenhydramine, Epinephrine, Etomidate, Fentanyl8
Dexamethasone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 10 mg | IV/IM/PO | not captured | standing | pages 40, 42 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 10 mg | IV/IM/PO | not captured | standing | pages 40, 42 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 10 mg | IV/IM/PO | not captured | standing | pages 69, 73 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 0.6 mg/kg | IV/IM/PO | not captured | standing | pages 69, 73 · source |
| Stridor | adult | 10 mg | IV/IM/PO | not captured | standing | page 74 · source |
| Stridor | peds | 0.6 mg/kg | IV/IM/PO | not captured | standing | page 74 · source |
Dextrose
Diazepam
Diltiazem
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 0.25 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 53 · source |
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 40, 42 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 40, 42 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 113, 115 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 113, 115 · source |
| Other | adult | 25 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 94 · source |
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 40, 42 · source |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.15 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 40, 42 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 72 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 0.15 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 72 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 52 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 22, 24, 27, 29 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 22, 24, 27, 29 · source |
Etomidate
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 1–1.5 mcg/kg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 109, 112 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1–1.5 mcg/kg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 109, 112 · source |
| Post-intubation sedation | adult | 100 mcg | IV | not captured | standing | page 117 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 1–1.5 mcg/kg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 109, 112, 119 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 1–1.5 mcg/kg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 109, 112, 119 · source |
G–L Glucagon, Hydroxycobalamin, Ibuprofen, Ipratropium, Ketamine, Ketorolac, Lidocaine7
Glucagon
Hydroxycobalamin
Ibuprofen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | adult | 400 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 80, 82 · source |
| Fever | peds | 10 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 80, 82 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 400 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 109, 111 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 10 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 109, 111 · source |
Ipratropium
Ketamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 250 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 45, 47, 48 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 25 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 109 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 50 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 109 · source |
| Post-intubation sedation | adult | 100 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 117 · source |
| RSI induction | adult | 2 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 120 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 100 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 122, 123 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 122, 123 · source |
Ketorolac
Lidocaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 27, 29 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 27, 29 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 40 mg | IO | not captured | standing | page 180 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1 mg/kg | IO | not captured | standing | page 180 · source |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 1.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 55, 57 · source |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 1.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 55, 57 · source |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Metoprolol, Midazolam, Morphine, Moxifloxacin, Naloxone, Nitroglycerin, Norepinephrine, Olanzapine, Ondansetron, Oral Glucose, Oxymetazoline, Oxytocin13
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | pages 69, 73 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 50 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 69, 73 · source |
| Eclampsia / pre-eclampsia | adult | 4 g | IV | not captured | standing | pages 96, 97 · source |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 27 · source |
Metoprolol
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 5 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 44, 46, 48 · source |
| Agitation | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 44, 46, 48 · source |
| Other | adult | 1–2 mg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 84 · source |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 113, 115 · source |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 113, 115 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 113, 115 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 113, 115 · source |
| Post-intubation sedation | adult | 5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 117 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 2.5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 118, 119 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 118, 119 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 118, 119 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 118, 119 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 10 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 122, 123 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 122, 123 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 122, 123 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 122, 123 · source |
Morphine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 0.05 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 109, 111, 112 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 109, 111, 112 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 109, 111, 112 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 109, 111, 112 · source |
Moxifloxacin
Naloxone
Nitroglycerin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 64 · source |
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 71 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 60 · source |
| STEMI | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 58 · source |
Norepinephrine
Olanzapine
Ondansetron
Oral Glucose
Oxymetazoline
Oxytocin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 10 unit | IM | not captured | standing | page 102 · source |
P–R Pralidoxime, Rocuronium2
Pralidoxime
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate, Succinylcholine, Tetracaine, Tranexamic Acid, Vecuronium5
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 50 mEq | IV | not captured | standing | pages 22, 24, 27 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 22, 24, 27 · source |
| Other | adult | 50 mEq | IV | not captured | standing | page 146 · source |
| Tricyclic overdose | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 113, 115 · source |
| Tricyclic overdose | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 113, 115 · source |
Succinylcholine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSI induction | adult | 1.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 120 · source |
Tetracaine
Tranexamic Acid
Vecuronium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-intubation sedation | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 117 · source |
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