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Spokane County EMS
An undated version is under review. The figures below are from the current listed document.
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Drugs and doses40
A–C Acetaminophen, Activated Charcoal, Adenosine, Albuterol, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Calcium Gluconate8
Acetaminophen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1000 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 331 |
| Other | adult | 650 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 331 |
| Other | peds | 15 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 331 |
Activated Charcoal
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 50 g | PO | not captured | standing | page 333 |
| Other | peds | 1 g/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 333 |
Adenosine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVT | adult | 6 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 334 |
| SVT | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 334 |
Albuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 335 |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 335 |
| Other | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 335 |
| Other | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 335 |
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 150 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 336 |
| Other | adult | 150 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 336 |
| Other | adult | 300 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 336 |
| Other | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 336 |
| Other | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 336 |
| Other | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 336 |
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 160–325 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 332 |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 337 |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 337 |
| Nerve agent exposure | peds | 0.05–0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 337 |
Calcium Gluconate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 20 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 338 |
| Other | adult | 20 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 338 |
| Other | adult | 20 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 338 |
D–F Dextrose, Diazepam, Diltiazem, Diphenhydramine, Droperidol, Epinephrine, Etomidate, Fentanyl8
Dextrose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 25 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 329, 330 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 5 mL/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 329, 330 |
Diazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 5–10 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 339 |
| Other | peds | 0.2–0.5 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 339 |
Diltiazem
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 5–15 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 340 |
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 25–50 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 341 |
| Allergic reaction | adult | 25–50 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 341 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 341 |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 341 |
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 50 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 341 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 341 |
Droperidol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 0.625–1.25 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 342 |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 342 |
| Other | adult | 5–10 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 342 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 342 |
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 343, 344 |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 343, 344 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 343, 344 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 343, 344 |
| Asystole / PEA | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 343, 344 |
| Asystole / PEA | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 343, 344 |
| Bradycardia | adult | 2–10 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 343, 344 |
| Hypotension / shock | peds | 0.1–1 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 343, 344 |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 343, 344 |
| VF / pulseless VT | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 343, 344 |
Etomidate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 345 |
| Other | peds | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 345 |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 345 |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 345 |
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 346 |
| Severe pain | adult | 0.5–1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 346 |
| Severe pain | adult | 1.5 mcg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | page 346 |
| Severe pain | peds | 0.5 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 346 |
| Severe pain | peds | 1.5 mcg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | page 346 |
G–L Glucagon, Heparin, Hydroxocobalamin, Ibuprofen, Ipratropium, Ketamine, Lidocaine, Lorazepam8
Glucagon
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 3–10 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 347 |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 3–10 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 347 |
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 1 mg | IM/SQ | not captured | standing | page 347 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IM/SQ | not captured | standing | page 347 |
Heparin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 5000 unit | IV | not captured | standing | page 348 |
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 5000 unit | IV | not captured | standing | page 348 |
| Other | adult | 5000 unit | IV | not captured | standing | page 348 |
| Other | adult | 5000 unit | IV | not captured | standing | page 348 |
Hydroxocobalamin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide poisoning | adult | 5 g | IV | not captured | standing | pages 349, 350 |
| Cyanide poisoning | peds | 70 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 349, 350 |
Ibuprofen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | adult | 400 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 351 |
| Fever | peds | 10 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 351 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 400 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 351 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 10 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 351 |
Ipratropium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 352 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 352 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 352 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 352 |
| Other | adult | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 352 |
| Other | adult | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 352 |
| Other | adult | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 352 |
| Other | peds | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 352 |
| Other | peds | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 352 |
| Other | peds | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 352 |
Ketamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperactive delirium | adult | 4 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 204, 353 |
| Hyperactive delirium | peds | 4 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 204, 353 |
| Other | adult | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 353 |
| Other | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 353 |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 353 |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 353 |
| Post-intubation sedation | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 353 |
| Post-intubation sedation | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 353 |
Lidocaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.5–0.75 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 355, 356 |
| Other | adult | 20–40 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 355, 356 |
| Other | peds | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 355, 356 |
| Other | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 355, 356 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | adult | 0.5–0.75 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 355, 356 |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 355, 356 |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 1–1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 355, 356 |
| VF / pulseless VT | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 355, 356 |
Lorazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerve agent exposure | adult | 4 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 216 |
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 4 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 216 |
| Seizure | adult | 1–2 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 357 |
| Seizure | adult | 1–2 mg | IO | not captured | standing | page 357 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 357 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IO | not captured | standing | page 357 |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Methylprednisolone, Midazolam, Morphine, Naloxone, Nitroglycerin, Norepinephrine, Ondansetron, Oral Glucose Gel9
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 358 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 50 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 358 |
| Other | adult | 4 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 358 |
| Other | adult | 4 g | IM | not captured | standing | page 358 |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 358 |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 358 |
| VF / pulseless VT | peds | 50 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 358 |
| VF / pulseless VT | peds | 50 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 358 |
Methylprednisolone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 359 |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 359 |
| COPD | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 359 |
| COPD | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 359 |
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperactive delirium | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 360 |
| Hyperactive delirium | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 360 |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 360 |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 360 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 360 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 360 |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 360 |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 360 |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 360 |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 360 |
| Seizure | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 360 |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 360 |
Morphine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe pain | adult | 2–6 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 361 |
| Severe pain | adult | 5–15 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 361 |
| Severe pain | peds | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 361 |
| Severe pain | peds | 1 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 361 |
Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.4 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 362 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 362 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 208, 362 |
Nitroglycerin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 363 |
| Other | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 363 |
Norepinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiogenic shock | adult | 2–30 mcg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 364, 365 |
| Cardiogenic shock | peds | 0.05–1 mcg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 364, 365 |
| Other | adult | 2–30 mcg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 364, 365 |
| Other | peds | 0.05–1 mcg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 364, 365 |
Ondansetron
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 366 |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 366 |
Oral Glucose Gel
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 15 g | PO | not captured | standing | page 367 |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5–1 g/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 367 |
P–R Pralidoxime, Racemic Epinephrine, Rocuronium3
Pralidoxime
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 600–1800 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 371, 372 |
| Other | peds | 25–50 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 371, 372 |
Racemic Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | peds | 0.5 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | page 373 |
Rocuronium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 374 |
| Other | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 374 |
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate, Succinylcholine, Tranexamic Acid, Vecuronium4
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crush injury | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 375 |
| Crush injury | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 375 |
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 375 |
| Hypotension / shock | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 375 |
| Other | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 375 |
| Other | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 375 |
| Other | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 375 |
| Other | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 375 |
Succinylcholine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 376 |
| Other | adult | 3 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 376 |
| Other | peds | 1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 376 |
| Other | peds | 3 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 376 |
Tranexamic Acid
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 377 |
| Other | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 377 |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mL | IN | not captured | standing | page 377 |
| Other | peds | 15 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 377 |
Vecuronium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 378 |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 378 |
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Spokane County EMS, United States EMS Protocol Census. 168 dose entries, effective 2022-07-01.
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