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Northwest Arkansas Regional EMS
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Drugs and doses47
A–C Adenosine, Albuterol, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Cefazolin6
Adenosine
Albuterol
Amiodarone
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 160–325 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 87 · source |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 0.5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 88 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 88 · source |
| Other | adult | 2–5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 88 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 88 · source |
D–F Dexamethasone, Dextrose, Diazepam, Diltiazem, Diphenhydramine, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Etomidate, Fentanyl, Furosemide10
Dexamethasone
Dextrose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 2 mL/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 92 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 2.5 mL/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 92 · source |
| Other | adult | 2 mL/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 92 · source |
| Other | peds | 2.5 mL/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 92 · source |
| Other | peds | 2.5 mL/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 92 · source |
Diazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 2–10 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 93 · source |
| Other | adult | 5–10 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 93 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.2–0.5 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 93 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 93 · source |
Diltiazem
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 10 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 94 · source |
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 12.5 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 95 · source |
| Other | adult | 25–50 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 95 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 95 · source |
| Other | peds | 2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 95 · source |
Dopamine
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 2–10 mcg | IV | not captured | standing | page 97 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.01–0.03 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 97 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 97 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 97 · source |
| Croup | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 97 · source |
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 1 mL | IV | not captured | standing | page 97 · source |
| Hypotension / shock | peds | 0.1 mcg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 97 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.3–0.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 97 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.3–0.5 mg | IM/NEB | not captured | standing | page 97 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.3–0.5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 97 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM/NEB | not captured | standing | page 97 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 97 · source |
Etomidate
Fentanyl
Furosemide
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 0.5–1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 100 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.5–1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 100 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.5–1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 100 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 100 · source |
G–L Glucagon, Haloperidol Lactate, Heparin Sodium, Hydroxyzine, Ipratropium, Ketamine, Ketorolac, Labetalol, Levalbuterol, Lidocaine, Lorazepam11
Glucagon
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 1–2 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 102 · source |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 3–10 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 102 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 0.5–1 mg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 102 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5–1 mg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 102 · source |
Haloperidol Lactate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperactive delirium | adult | 2–5 mg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 103 · source |
| Other | adult | 2–5 mg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 103 · source |
| Other | adult | 2–5 mg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 103 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 2–5 mg | IV/IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 103 · source |
Heparin Sodium
Hydroxyzine
Ipratropium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPD | adult | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 106 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 106 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 106 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 106 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 106 · source |
Ketamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.5–1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 107 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.5–1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 107 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.5–1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 107 · source |
| Other | adult | 1–2 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 107 · source |
| Other | adult | 1–2 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 107 · source |
| Other | adult | 1–2 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | page 107 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 107 · source |
Ketorolac
Labetalol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 10–20 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 109 · source |
Levalbuterol
Lidocaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1–1.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 111 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 111 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.5–1.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 111 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.5–1.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 111 · source |
| Other | adult | 40 mg | IO | not captured | standing | page 111 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IO | not captured | standing | page 111 · source |
| Wide-complex tachycardia | adult | 1–1.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 111 · source |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 1–1.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 111 · source |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Methylprednisolone, Midazolam, Morphine, Naloxone, Nitroglycerin, Ondansetron, Oxymetazoline, Oxytocin9
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2 g | NEB | not captured | standing | page 113 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 25–50 mg/kg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 113 · source |
| Other | adult | 1–2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 113 · source |
| Other | adult | 1–4 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 113 · source |
| Other | peds | 25–50 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 113 · source |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 1–2 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 113 · source |
Methylprednisolone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 114 · source |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 114 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 114 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 114 · source |
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IN | not captured | standing | page 115 · source |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | IV/IN | not captured | standing | page 115 · source |
| Other | adult | 2.5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 115 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 115 · source |
Morphine
Naloxone
Nitroglycerin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 118 · source |
Ondansetron
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4–8 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 119 · source |
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4–8 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 119 · source |
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4–8 mg | SL | not captured | standing | page 119 · source |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 0.15 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 119 · source |
Oxymetazoline
Oxytocin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetric hemorrhage | adult | 10 unit | IV | not captured | standing | page 121 · source |
P–R Procainamide, Promethazine, Racemic Epinephrine, Rocuronium4
Procainamide
Promethazine
Racemic Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croup | adult | 0.5 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | page 124 · source |
| Croup | peds | 0.25 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | page 124 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.5 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | page 124 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.25 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | page 124 · source |
Rocuronium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 125, 131 · source |
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate, Succinylcholine, Thiamine, Tranexamic Acid, Vecuronium, Verapamil, Ziprasidone7
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 126 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 126 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 126 · source |
| Other | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 126 · source |
Succinylcholine
Thiamine
Tranexamic Acid
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 130 · source |
Vecuronium
Verapamil
Ziprasidone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperactive delirium | adult | 10–20 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 101 · source |
| Other | adult | 10–20 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 101 · source |
| Other | adult | 10–20 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 101 · source |
| Other | adult | 10–20 mg | IM | not captured | standing | page 101 · source |
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Northwest Arkansas Regional EMS, United States EMS Protocol Census. 150 dose entries, effective 2019-01-01.
https://protoquiz.com/census/agencies/northwest-arkansas-regional-ems/
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