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ATROPINE in unstable bradycardia
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0.5mg IV able to repeat once at
0.5mg IV to the maximum of 1.0mg IV after 3-5 minutes |
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ATROPINE in cardiac arrest IV
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1.0mg IV every 3-5 minutes to a maximum of 3.0mg (3 doses total)
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ATROPINE in cardiac arrest ETT
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2.0mg ETT every 3-5 minutes to a maximum of 6.0mg (3 doses total)
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ADENOSINE in stable tachycardia
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6mg rapid IV Push with 10cc NS flush. After 2 minutes if the tachycardia persists 12mg rapid IV push with 10cc NS flush
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AMIODARONE in stable tachycardia
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150mg IV over 10 minutes. If the tachycardia persists after 5 minutes the paramedic may repeat 150mg IV amiodarone.
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AMIODARONE in cardiac arrest
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300mg IV/IO first dose; 150mg IV/IO second dose to a maximum of 2 doses
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EPINEPHRINE in adult cardiac
arrest IV/IO |
1:10,000 1mg (10ml) every 3-5 minutes to a maximum of 3 doses prior to BHP patch
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EPINEPHRINE in adult cardiac arrest ETT
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1:10,000 2mg (20ml) every 3-5 minutes to a maximum of 3 doses prior to BHP patch
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EPINEPHRINE in paediatric cardiac
arrest IV/IO |
Epinephrine Concentration
1: 10,000 IV/IO 0.01 mg/ kg = 0.1ml/ kg IV/IO minimum dose 0.1mg (1 ml) |
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EPINEPHRINE in paediatric cardiac
arrest ETT |
Epinephrine Concentration
1: 1000 ETT 0.1 mg/ kg = 0.1 ml/ kg ETT minimum dose 1mg (1ml) |
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Morphine in adult analgesia for trauma
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2-5mg IV every 5 minutes for ongoing pain to a maximum of 20mg
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Morphine in paediatric analgesia for trauma
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0.05mg/ kg IV not exceeding a dose of 2mg every 10 minutes to a maximum of 2 doses
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Morphine in cardiac ischemia
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2mg IV every 5 minutes alternatively with NTG to a maximum of 10 mg (5 doses)
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Fentanyl in adult analgesia for trauma
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25-50mcg IV every 5 minutes to a maximum of 200mcg IV for ongoing pain
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Naloxone IV for suspected opioid overdose
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With BHP order 0.4mg IV every
5 minutes to a maximum of 2mg |
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Naloxone SC/ IM/ IN for suspected opioid overdose if no IV is available
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With BHP order 0.8mg SC/ IM/ IN every 5 minutes to a maximum of 2mg
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Dextrose 50% Water for an adult
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Administer 50mL of D50W (25g)
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Dextrose 50% Water for a patient who is 2-11 years old
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Administer 1ml/kg to a max of 50ml
or 0.5g/kg to a maximum of 25g |
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Dextrose for a patient who is > 2 years old
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Administer 2ml/kg of D25W dilute
1:1 with NS or 0.5g/kg of D25W dilute 1:1 with NS |
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Dextrose for a patient who is >28 days
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Administer 2ml/kg of D10W dilute 1:4 with NS
or 0.2g/kg of D10W dilute 1:4 with NS |
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Midazolam for a combative patient
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2-5 mg IV/ IN/ IM to a maximum single dose of 5 mg. A second dose can be repeated 2-5 mg IV/ IN/ IM with a maximum single dose of 5 mg. Maximum of 2 doses.
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Midazolam for procedural sedation
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2-5 mg IV/ IN/ IM to a maximum single dose of 5 mg. A second dose can be repeated 2-5 mg IV/ IN/ IM with a maximum single dose of 5 mg. Maximum of 2 doses.
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Midazolam for intubated patients
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2-5 mg IV/ IN/ IM to a maximum single dose of 5 mg. A second dose can be repeated 2-5 mg IV/ IN/ IM with a maximum single dose of 5 mg. Maximum of 2 doses.
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Midazolam for seizures
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Where there is no IV available 0.2mg/kg to a maximum of 5mg in a single dose. May be repeated once at same dose to a total of 10mg after 5 minutes if seizure persists.
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Diazepam IV for seizures in a patient greater than 5 years old
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5mg IV given over a period of 1 minute. If the seizure persists over 2 minutes the same 5mg dose may be repeated for a total maximum of 10mg IV
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Diazepam PR for seizures in a patient greater than 5 years old
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10mg PR. If the seizure persists over 2 minutes the same 10mg dose may be repeated for a total maximum of 20mg PR.
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Diazepam IV for seizures in a patient greater than 1 year old and less than 5 years old
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1mg IV per year of age may be given. If there seizure persists over 2 minutes the same dose may be repeated.
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Diazepam PR for seizures in a patient greater than 1 year old and less than 5 years old
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2mg PR per year of age may be given. If there seizure persists over 2 minutes the same dose may be repeated.
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Diazepam IV for seizures in a patient less than 1 year old
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0.5mg IV given over a period of 1 minute. If the seizure persists over 2 minutes the same 0.5mg dose may be repeated for a total maximum of 1.0mg IV
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Diazepam PR for seizures in a patient less than 1 year old
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1.0mg PR. If the seizure persists over 2 minutes the same 1.0mg dose may be repeated for a total maximum of 2.0mg PR.
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Lidocaine IV prior to intubation of a CVA or head injury patient
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1.0mg/kg IV over 3 minutes prior to intubation
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Lidocaine SPRAY prior to intubation
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20 sprays of lidocaine directed into the hypo-pharynx and or vocal cords. In blind Nasotrachial intubation 10 sprays per nostril.
10.0 mg per spray to a maximum dose of 5.0 mg/ kg (5 sprays/ 10 kg) |
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Lidocaine ETT in adult cardiac arrest
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3.0mg/kg ETT each dose to a maximum of 2 doses. Lidocaine replaces Amiodarone when no IV/IO
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Dopamine administration in Cardiogenic shock
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5 ug/ kg/ minutes and titrate by 5 ug/ kg/ min every 5 minutes if
as required to achieve a SBP of 90-100 mmHg or to a maximum of 20 mg/ kg/ min |
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Dopamine administration post arrest
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5 ug/ kg/ minutes and titrate by 5 ug/ kg/ min every 5 minutes if as required to achieve a SBP of 90 mmHg or to a maximum of
20 mg/ kg/ min. For patients less than 40 kg age x 2 plus 70. |
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IV Normal Saline TKVO for patients greater than or equal to 40kg
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unless otherwise specified TKVO rate is 30-60 ml/ hour for patients greater than or equal to 40 kg
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IV Normal Saline TKVO for patients less than 40kg
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unless otherwise specified TKVO rate is 15ml/kg for patients <40kg
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IV Normal Saline bolus for patients greater than or equal to 40kg
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for patients > 40 kg is 20ml/ kg repeat vitals and chest auscultation 250ml return to TKVO when bolus is completed, systolic blood pressure is greater than 100 mmHg or chest auscultation reveals crackles.
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IV Normal Saline bolus for patients less than 40kg
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for patients < 40 kg is 20ml/ kg repeat vitals and chest auscultation every 250 ml and return to TKVO when Bolus is complete systolic blood pressure > 2 x age + 70 or chest auscultation reveal crackles.
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IV Normal Saline bolus for patients less than 40kg suspected of DKA
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n patients < 40 kg suspected of DKA give IV fluid boluses to a maximum of 10 ml/ kg.
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Otravin prior to nasal intubation
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2 sprays into each bare
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Sodium Bicarbonate in adults
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1mEq/ kg slow IV push and repeat in 10-15 minutes at 0.5 mEq/ kg as needed.
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Sodium Bicarbonate in children
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Children 1-3 mEq/ kg slow IV or IO to a max of 50 mEq repeat in 10-15
minutes at 0.5 mEq/ kg as needed. |
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Sodium Bicarbonate in infants
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1-2 mEq/ kg (4.2% solution) very slow IV/ IO repeat in 10-15 minutes
at 0.5 mEq/ kg as needed. |
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Lasix administration
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20-40 mg slow IV, 80 mg may be given as a single dose in patients who are on Lasix PO. May be repeated after 15 minutes prn to a max of 2 mg/kg.
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