Regional
Region 11 Chicago EMS System
An undated version is under review. The figures below are from the current listed document.
Drugs and doses17
A–C Adenosine, Albuterol, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Calcium Chloride6
Adenosine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 6 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 35 |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 35 |
Albuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 49 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 49 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 46 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 46 |
| Crush injury | adult | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 130 |
| Crush injury | peds | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 130 |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 89 |
| Other | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 89 |
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 300 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 22 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 22 |
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 324 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 13 |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 16 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 16 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 2–4 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 63 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 0.05–0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 63 |
Calcium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 130 |
| Other | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 117 |
D–F Dextrose, Diazepam, Epinephrine, Fentanyl4
Dextrose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neonatal resuscitation | peds | 15 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 158 |
Diazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seizure | adult | 5–10 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 70 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2–0.5 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 70 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2–0.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 70 |
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 49 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.15 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 49 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 178 |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 21 |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 21 |
| Neonatal resuscitation | peds | 0.03 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 158 |
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 89 |
| STEMI | adult | 1 mcg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 13 |
G–L Ipratropium1
Ipratropium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 46 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 46 |
| Other | adult | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 89 |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 89 |
M–O Midazolam, Naloxone, Nerve Agent Antidote Kit, Nitroglycerin4
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seizure | adult | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 70 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 70 |
Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid overdose | adult | 2 mg | IN | not captured | standing | page 48 |
Nerve Agent Antidote Kit
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 2.1 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 64 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 2.1 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 64 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 2.1 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 64 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 2.1 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 64 |
Nitroglycerin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 13 |
P–R Pralidoxime1
Pralidoxime
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 600 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 68 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 15 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 68 |
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate1
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crush injury | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 130 |
| Crush injury | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 130 |
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Region 11 Chicago EMS System, United States EMS Protocol Census. 47 dose entries, effective 2025-03-06.
https://protoquiz.com/census/agencies/region-11-chicago-ems-system/
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