Statewide
Nevada EMS Program
Drugs and doses46
A–C Acetaminophen, Adenosine, Albuterol, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Calcium Chloride7
Acetaminophen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 15 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | page 143 · source |
Adenosine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 6 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 145 · source |
| Other | adult | 6 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 145 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 145 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 145 · source |
Albuterol
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 300 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 147 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 147 · source |
| Other | adult | 150 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 147 · source |
| Other | adult | 150 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 147 · source |
| Other | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 147 · source |
| Other | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 147 · source |
Aspirin
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 149 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 149 · source |
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 2 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 149 · source |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 149 · source |
| Other | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 149 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 149 · source |
Calcium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 150 · source |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 150 · source |
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 150 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 150 · source |
D–F Dextrose, Diazepam, Diltiazem, Diphenhydramine, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Etomidate, Fentanyl8
Dextrose
Diazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclampsia / pre-eclampsia | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 47, 154 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 81, 154 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 115, 154 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 129, 154 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 130, 154 · source |
| RSI induction | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 133, 154 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 51, 105, 154 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 51, 105, 154 · source |
Diltiazem
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 0.25 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 63, 155 · source |
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 25–50 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 19, 156 · source |
| Allergic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV/IO/IM/PO | not captured | standing | pages 15, 76, 156 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/PO | not captured | standing | pages 15, 76, 156 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 39, 156 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 39, 156 · source |
Dopamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 5–20 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 21, 157 · source |
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 0.3–0.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 15, 76, 158 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 15, 76, 158 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 21, 83, 159 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 25, 87, 159 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 25, 87, 159 · source |
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 10 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 55, 159 · source |
| Sepsis | adult | 10 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 53, 159 · source |
| Stridor | adult | 5 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 49, 103, 158 · source |
| Stridor | peds | 5 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 49, 103, 158 · source |
Etomidate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procedural sedation | adult | 20 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 129, 161 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 20 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 130, 161 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.15 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 129, 161 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.15 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 130, 161 · source |
| RSI induction | adult | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 132, 161 · source |
| RSI induction | peds | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 132, 161 · source |
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 67, 115, 162 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 67, 115, 162 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 41, 101, 162 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 41, 101, 162 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 129, 162 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 130, 162 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 129, 162 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 130, 162 · source |
G–L Glucagon, Haloperidol, Hydromorphone, Hydroxocobalamin, Ipratropium, Ketamine, Ketorolac, Labetalol, Levalbuterol, Lidocaine, Lorazepam11
Glucagon
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 39, 99, 163 · source |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 39, 99, 163 · source |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 39, 99, 163 · source |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 39, 99, 163 · source |
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 21, 163 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 1 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 17, 79, 163 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 17, 79, 163 · source |
Haloperidol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 19, 165 · source |
Hydromorphone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 67, 115, 166 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 67, 115, 166 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 41, 101, 166 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 41, 101, 166 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 129, 166 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 130, 166 · source |
Hydroxocobalamin
Ipratropium
Ketamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 19, 81 · source |
| Agitation | adult | 4 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 19, 81 · source |
| Agitation | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 19, 81 · source |
| Agitation | peds | 4 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 19, 81 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 41, 101 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 41, 101 · source |
| Post-intubation sedation | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 67, 115, 133, 169 · source |
| Post-intubation sedation | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 67, 115, 133, 169 · source |
| RSI induction | adult | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 132, 169 · source |
| RSI induction | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 132, 169 · source |
Ketorolac
Labetalol
Levalbuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 1.25 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 15, 173 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1.25 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 15, 173 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1.25 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 37, 173 · source |
| Respiratory distress | adult | 1.25 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 49, 173 · source |
| Respiratory distress | peds | 1.25 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 49, 173 · source |
Lidocaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 25, 174 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 25, 174 · source |
| Other | adult | 40 mg | IO | not captured | standing | pages 141, 174 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IO | not captured | standing | pages 141, 174 · source |
Lorazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 19, 81, 175 · source |
| Agitation | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 19, 81, 175 · source |
| Post-intubation sedation | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 67, 115, 133, 175 · source |
| Post-intubation sedation | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 67, 115, 133, 175 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 63, 129, 175 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 130, 175 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 2 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 51, 105, 175 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 51, 105, 175 · source |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Methylprednisolone, Metoclopramide, Midazolam, Morphine, Naloxone, Nitroglycerin, Norepinephrine, Ondansetron, Oral Glucose, Oxymetazoline, Oxytocin12
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclampsia / pre-eclampsia | adult | 4 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 47, 176 · source |
| Respiratory distress | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 49, 176 · source |
| Respiratory distress | peds | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 49, 176 · source |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 63, 65, 111, 113, 176 · source |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 25 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 63, 65, 111, 113, 176 · source |
Methylprednisolone
Metoclopramide
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 10 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 13, 74, 178 · source |
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 13, 74, 178 · source |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 13, 74, 178 · source |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 13, 74, 178 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 10 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 27, 41, 101, 178 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 27, 41, 101, 178 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 27, 41, 101, 178 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 27, 41, 101, 178 · source |
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 19, 81, 179 · source |
| Agitation | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 19, 81, 179 · source |
| Eclampsia / pre-eclampsia | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 47, 179 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 133, 179 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 133, 179 · source |
| Post-intubation sedation | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 67, 115, 179 · source |
| Post-intubation sedation | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 67, 115, 179 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 2.5–5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 63, 65, 111, 113, 179 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 2.5–5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 130, 179 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 63, 65, 111, 113, 179 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 130, 179 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 51, 105, 179 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 0.2 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 51, 105, 179 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 51, 105, 179 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 51, 105, 179 · source |
Morphine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 133, 180 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 133, 180 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 41, 101, 180 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 41, 101, 180 · source |
| Post-intubation sedation | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 67, 115, 180 · source |
| Post-intubation sedation | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 67, 115, 180 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 63, 65, 111, 113, 129, 180 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 130, 180 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 63, 65, 111, 113, 129, 180 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 130, 180 · source |
Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid overdose | adult | 0.4 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 39, 99, 181 · source |
| Opioid overdose | adult | 2–4 mg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 39, 99, 181 · source |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 39, 99, 181 · source |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 39, 99, 181 · source |
Nitroglycerin
Norepinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 5 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 43, 184 · source |
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 5 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 55, 107, 184 · source |
| Hypotension / shock | peds | 0.1 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 55, 107, 184 · source |
| Sepsis | adult | 5 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 53, 184 · source |
Ondansetron
Oral Glucose
Oxymetazoline
Oxytocin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetric hemorrhage | adult | 10 unit | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 45, 187 · source |
P–R Phenylephrine, Prochlorperazine, Promethazine, Racemic Epinephrine, Rocuronium5
Phenylephrine
Prochlorperazine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 10 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 189 · source |
Promethazine
Racemic Epinephrine
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate, Succinylcholine, Tranexamic Acid3
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 37, 192 · source |
| Tricyclic overdose | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 39, 99, 192 · source |
| Tricyclic overdose | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 39, 99, 192 · source |
Succinylcholine
Tranexamic Acid
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 15, 196 · source |
| Obstetric hemorrhage | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 45, 196 · source |
| Other | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | pages 33, 196 · source |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 11, 196 · source |
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