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Department of Health Services, County of Los Angeles
Department of Health Services, County of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA) carries 26 drugs across 97 dose entries in its current published protocol, effective 2025-07-01.
Drugs and doses26
Adenosine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVT | adult | 6 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 51, 145 · source |
| SVT | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 51, 145 · source |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | adult | 6 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 52, 145 · source |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 52, 145 · source |
Albuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 48 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 48 · source |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 98, 196 · source |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 112, 212 · source |
| Other | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 98, 196 · source |
| Other | peds | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 112, 212 · source |
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 300 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 41, 139, 286 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 41, 139, 286 · source |
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 325 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 46, 55 · source |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 48, 143 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 48, 143 · source |
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 2 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 106, 206, 288 · source |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 106, 206, 288 · source |
Calcium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | pages 110, 209 · source |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 110, 209 · source |
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 48, 143 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 48, 143 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 42, 143 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 42, 143 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 48, 143 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 48, 143 · source |
| Other | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 112, 113, 212, 213 · source |
| Other | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 112, 113, 212, 213 · source |
Dextrose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 125 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 26, 43, 124, 139, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 278, 290 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 125 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 26, 124, 139, 290 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 5 mL/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 26, 43, 124, 139, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 278, 290 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 5 mL/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 26, 124, 139, 290 · source |
Diazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seizure | peds | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 106, 181 · source |
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 64, 291 · source |
| Allergic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 64, 291 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 64, 291 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 64, 291 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 103, 202, 291 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 103, 202, 291 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 103, 202, 291 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 103, 202, 291 · source |
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 0.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 64, 159 · source |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 64, 159 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 41, 42, 138, 139 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 41, 42, 138, 139 · source |
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 1 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 34, 49, 132, 133 · source |
| Hypotension / shock | peds | 1 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 34, 49, 132, 133 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 93, 188 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 98, 196 · source |
| Stridor | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 93, 95, 188, 193 · source |
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 50 mcg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 294 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 294 · source |
Glucagon
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 1 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 26, 124, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 278, 295 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 26, 124, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 278, 295 · source |
Hydroxocobalamin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide poisoning | adult | 5 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 107, 296 · source |
| Cyanide poisoning | peds | 70 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 107, 296 · source |
Ketorolac
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 15 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 297, 331 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 30 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 297, 331 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 297, 331 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 297, 331 · source |
Lidocaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 40 mg | IO | not captured | standing | pages 34, 66, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 278, 298 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IO | not captured | standing | pages 34, 66, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 278, 298 · source |
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 36, 134, 299 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 36, 134, 299 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 52, 53, 145, 146 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 52, 53, 145, 146 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 10 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 86, 181, 299, 300 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 181, 299, 300 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 181, 299, 300 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 86, 181, 299, 300 · source |
Morphine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 4 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 301, 302 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 301, 302 · source |
Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid overdose | adult | 2–4 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 43, 109, 209, 302 · source |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 43, 109, 209, 302 · source |
Nerve Agent Antidote Kit
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerve agent exposure | adult | 1 - 3 doses | IM | not captured | standing | pages 106, 205, 308 · source |
| Nerve agent exposure | peds | 1 - 2 doses | IM | not captured | standing | pages 106, 205, 308 · source |
Nitroglycerin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 46 · source |
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 55 · source |
Olanzapine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 10 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 36, 134, 304 · source |
| Other | peds | 10 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 36, 134, 304 · source |
Ondansetron
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4 mg | IV/IM/ODT | not captured | standing | pages 23, 26, 28, 30, 32, 46, 49, 68, 74, 78, 80, 84, 118, 119, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 143, 145, 161, 163, 169, 173, 175, 179, 219, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 306 · source |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 4 mg | IV/IM/ODT | not captured | standing | pages 23, 26, 28, 30, 32, 46, 49, 68, 74, 78, 80, 84, 118, 119, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 143, 145, 161, 163, 169, 173, 175, 179, 219, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 306 · source |
Oral Glucose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 15 g | PO | not captured | standing | pages 26, 124, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 15 g | PO | not captured | standing | pages 26, 124, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278 · source |
Pralidoxime
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nerve agent exposure | adult | 600 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 106, 206, 308 · source |
| Nerve agent exposure | peds | 50 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 106, 206, 308 · source |
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 50 mEq | IV | not captured | standing | pages 48, 143 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 48, 143 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 50 mEq | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 42, 143 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 42, 143 · source |
| Other | adult | 50 mEq | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 112, 113, 212, 213 · source |
| Other | adult | 50 mEq | IV | not captured | standing | pages 37, 135 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 112, 113, 212, 213 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 37, 135 · source |
| Tricyclic overdose | adult | 50 mEq | IV | not captured | standing | pages 110, 209 · source |
| Tricyclic overdose | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 110, 209 · source |