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Medication

Albuterol in US EMS protocols

228protocols
190named agencies
48states
15indications
1,152dose entries
100% of 1,152machine-parsed
IndicationSpread: box is the middle half, dot means most agreeRange
Allergic reaction Adult2.5 to 5 mg median 2.5, n=33
PediatricMost use 2.5 mg range 1.25 to 5 mg, n=28
Anaphylaxis AdultMost use 2.5 mg range 2.5 to 5 mg, n=36
PediatricMost use 2.5 mg range 1.25 to 5 mg, n=32
Asthma / bronchospasm AdultMost use 2.5 mg range 2.5 to 5 mg, n=163
Adult2 to 7.5 puff median 4, n=16
PediatricMost use 2.5 mg range 1.25 to 5 mg, n=147
Pediatric2 to 6 puff median 2, n=11
Pediatric, weight-based0.05 to 0.3 mg/kg median 0.1, n=7
CHF / pulmonary edema AdultMost use 2.5 mg range 2.5 to 5 mg, n=7
COPD AdultMost use 2.5 mg range 2.5 to 5 mg, n=20
PediatricMost use 2.5 mg range 2.5 to 5 mg, n=6
Crush injury Adult2.5 to 5 mg median 2.5, n=20
Pediatric2.5 to 5 mg median 2.5, n=14
Hyperkalemia Adult2.5 to 15 mg median 5, n=97
Pediatric1.25 to 5 mg median 2.5, n=52
Other Adult1.25 to 7.5 mg median 2.5, n=89
Adult2 to 8 puff median 3, n=10
PediatricMost use 2.5 mg range 1.25 to 7.5 mg, n=72
Respiratory distress AdultMost use 2.5 mg range 2.5 to 5 mg, n=49
PediatricMost use 2.5 mg range 1.25 to 5 mg, n=45

Too few protocols to chart yet (protocols in brackets): Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose (1), Burns (2), Croup (4), Cyanide poisoning (3), Preterm labor (2), Stridor (4)

Doses far off from what other protocols give are likely misreads, so they are left out until checked. How that works.

Named agencies with a page185

Agencies whose protocols are a public record are named here. Their own doses are on their own pages; this list carries no values.

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United States EMS Protocol Census, Albuterol: n=228 protocols from 190 named agencies / 48 states, as of 2026-10-31

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Training reference compiled from published protocols. Not a clinical order. Verify with your agency and medical director.