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Calhoun County EMS System
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Drugs and doses31
A–C Acetaminophen, Adenosine, Albuterol, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Calcium Chloride7
Acetaminophen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 500–1000 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 159 · source |
Adenosine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 6 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 29, 30, 31 · source |
| Other | adult | 6 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 30, 31 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 29, 30, 31 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 30, 31 · source |
Albuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 2.5–5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 37 · source |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 2.5–5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 37 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 78 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 78 · source |
| Crush injury | adult | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 85 · source |
| Crush injury | peds | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 85 · source |
| Other | adult | 2.5–5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 109 · source |
| Other | peds | 2.5–5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 109 · source |
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 300 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 56 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 56 · source |
| Other | adult | 150 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 30, 31 · source |
| Other | adult | 150 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 30 · source |
| Other | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 30, 31 · source |
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 324–325 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 24 · source |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 22, 23 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.01–0.02 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 22, 23 · source |
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 2–6 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 98, 99 · source |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 0.05–0.1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 98, 99 · source |
Calcium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 0.5–1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 106 · source |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 106 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 10 mL | IV | not captured | standing | page 57 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 57 · source |
| Crush injury | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 85 · source |
D–F Dextrose, Diazepam, Diltiazem, Diphenhydramine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl6
Dextrose
Diazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 5–10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 100 · source |
| Other | adult | 5–10 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 100 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.2–0.5 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 100 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.2–0.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 100 · source |
Diltiazem
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 37 · source |
| Other | adult | 12.5–25 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 44 · source |
| Other | adult | 25–50 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 36, 44 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 37 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 36, 44 · source |
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 37 · source |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 37 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 78 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 22 · source |
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 10–20 mcg | IV | not captured | standing | page 52 · source |
| Neonatal resuscitation | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 68 · source |
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 25–50 mcg | IV | not captured | standing | page 25 · source |
| Other | adult | 25 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 40 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 1 mcg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | page 45 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 25–50 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 45 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 45 · source |
G–L Glucagon, Haloperidol, Ketamine, Labetalol, Lidocaine, Lorazepam6
Glucagon
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 1 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 42 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5–1 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 42 · source |
| Other | adult | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 104 · source |
| Other | adult | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 106 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.5–1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 104 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.5–1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 106 · source |
Haloperidol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 36 · source |
| Agitation | adult | 5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 36 · source |
| Agitation | peds | 1–3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 36 · source |
| Other | adult | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 40 · source |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 40 · source |
Ketamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 2 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 36 · source |
| Agitation | adult | 4 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 36 · source |
| Agitation | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 36 · source |
| Agitation | peds | 3 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 36 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.5 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 45 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 45 · source |
| RSI induction | adult | 1–2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 155 · source |
Labetalol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 20 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 73 · source |
Lidocaine
Lorazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 2 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 35 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.5–1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 157 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.5–1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 158 · source |
| Other | adult | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 110 · source |
| Other | adult | 1–2 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 40 · source |
| Other | adult | 1–2 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 46 · source |
| Other | adult | 2 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 110 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 111 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 2 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 50 · source |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Methylprednisolone, Metoprolol, Midazolam, Morphine, Naloxone, Nitroglycerin, Ondansetron, Oral Glucose9
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 78 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 40 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 78 · source |
| Other | adult | 1–2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 30 · source |
| Other | adult | 4 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 73 · source |
| Other | adult | 4 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 73 · source |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 57 · source |
| VF / pulseless VT | peds | 25–50 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 57 · source |
Methylprednisolone
Metoprolol
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 35 · source |
| Agitation | adult | 5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 35, 36 · source |
| Agitation | adult | 5 mg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 35, 36 · source |
| Agitation | peds | 0.05–0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 35 · source |
| Agitation | peds | 0.1–0.15 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 35, 36 · source |
| Agitation | peds | 0.3 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 35, 36 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 94 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 94 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 94 · source |
| Other | adult | 1–2 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 40 · source |
| Other | adult | 1–2 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 45 · source |
| Other | adult | 2–5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 40 · source |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | IV/IN | not captured | standing | page 110 · source |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 110 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 94 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 94 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 94 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IN | not captured | standing | page 110 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | page 94 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | page 95 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 111 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 2 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 50 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 5 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 50 · source |
Morphine
Naloxone
Nitroglycerin
Ondansetron
Oral Glucose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 25 g | PO | not captured | standing | page 42 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 25 g | PO | not captured | standing | page 42 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5–1 g/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 42 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5–1 g/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 42 · source |
P–R Rocuronium1
Rocuronium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSI induction | adult | 1–1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 155 · source |
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate, Tranexamic Acid2
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crush injury | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 85 · source |
| Crush injury | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 85 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 57 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 57 · source |
| Other | adult | 1–2 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 94 · source |
| Other | peds | 1–2 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 94 · source |
| Tricyclic overdose | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 57 · source |
| Tricyclic overdose | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 57 · source |
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Calhoun County EMS System, United States EMS Protocol Census. 143 dose entries, effective 2023-01-01.
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