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Drugs and doses29
A–C Acetaminophen, Adenosine, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Gluconate7
Acetaminophen
Adenosine
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 300 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 132, 165 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 132, 165 · source |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | adult | 150 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 165 · source |
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 324 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 92, 164 · source |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 102, 137, 166 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 102, 137, 166 · source |
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 2 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 68, 166 · source |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 68, 166 · source |
Calcium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 69, 166 · source |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 69, 166 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 132, 166 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 132, 166 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 75, 166 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 75, 166 · source |
Calcium Gluconate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 3 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 75 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 60 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 75 · source |
| Other | adult | 3 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 69, 75 · source |
| Other | peds | 60 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 69, 75 · source |
D–F Dexamethasone, Dextrose, Diphenhydramine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl5
Dexamethasone
Dextrose
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 25–50 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 71 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | peds | 1–2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 71 · source |
| Other | adult | 25–50 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 60, 63, 140 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 60, 63, 140 · source |
Epinephrine
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 100 mcg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 55, 167 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 50–150 mcg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 55, 167 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.5–1.5 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 55, 167 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1.5 mcg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 55, 167 · source |
G–L Glucagon, Ibuprofen, Ipratropium, Ketorolac, Lidocaine5
Glucagon
Ibuprofen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | adult | 400–800 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 72, 166 · source |
| Fever | peds | 10 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 72, 166 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 400–800 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 53, 166 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 10 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 53, 166 · source |
Ipratropium
Ketorolac
Lidocaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1–1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 132, 168 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 132, 168 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 40 mg | IO | not captured | standing | pages 40, 168 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IO | not captured | standing | pages 40, 168 · source |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 100, 136, 168 · source |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 100, 136, 168 · source |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Methylprednisolone, Midazolam, Naloxone, Nitroglycerin, Norepinephrine, Ondansetron, Oral Glucose, Oxytocin9
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 87, 132, 169 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 50 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 87, 132, 169 · source |
| Eclampsia / pre-eclampsia | adult | 4 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 129, 169 · source |
| Eclampsia / pre-eclampsia | adult | 4 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 128, 169 · source |
| Respiratory distress | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 60, 140, 169 · source |
| Respiratory distress | peds | 50 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 60, 140, 169 · source |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 87, 132, 169 · source |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | peds | 50 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 87, 132, 169 · source |
Methylprednisolone
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 2.5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 51, 169 · source |
| Agitation | adult | 5 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 51, 169 · source |
| Agitation | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 51, 169 · source |
| Agitation | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 51, 169 · source |
| Alcohol withdrawal | adult | 10 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 61, 169 · source |
| Alcohol withdrawal | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 61, 169 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 10 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 71, 169 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 71, 169 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 71, 169 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 71, 169 · source |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 42, 169 · source |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 143, 169 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 42, 169 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 143, 169 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 42, 169 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 143, 169 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 2.5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 56, 169 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 5 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 56, 169 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 56, 169 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 56, 169 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 10 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 78, 169 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 78, 169 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 78, 169 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 78, 169 · source |
Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid overdose | adult | 2 mg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 66, 67, 169 · source |
Nitroglycerin
Norepinephrine
Ondansetron
Oral Glucose
Oxytocin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetric hemorrhage | adult | 10 unit | IM | not captured | standing | pages 119, 121, 125, 126, 127, 170 · source |
P–R Promethazine1
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate, Tetracaine2
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crush injury | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 108 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 50 mEq | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 74, 75, 100 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 74, 75, 100 · source |
| Tricyclic overdose | adult | 50 mEq | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 68, 100 · source |
| Tricyclic overdose | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 68, 100 · source |
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