Adult

Standard adult dosing (>43 kg). Optional weight for weight-based meds.

Weight (kg) — optional

Epinephrine (Cardiac Arrest)
Pulseless arrest, asystole, PEA
IV/IO
Adult: 1 mg IV/IO q3-5 min
IV/IO every 3-5 min• 1:10,000 (0.1 mg/mL)
Amiodarone (Arrest)
VF/pulseless VT
IV/IO
Adult: 300 mg IV/IO; repeat 150 mg
IV/IO bolus• 50 mg/mL
Lidocaine (Arrest)
VF/pulseless VT alternative to amiodarone
IV/IO
Adult: 1-1.5 mg/kg IV/IO
IV/IO bolus• 2% (20 mg/mL)
Sodium Bicarbonate
Severe acidosis, TCA OD, hyperK+
IV/IO
Adult: 50 mEq IV
IV/IO slow push• 8.4% (1 mEq/mL)
Calcium Chloride 10%
HyperK+, hypocalcemia, CCB OD
IV/IO
Adult: 1 g IV
IV/IO central preferred• 100 mg/mL

Antimicrobials (IV/IM)

Disclaimer:

All antimicrobial doses are based on manufacturer recommended dosing for their most common indicated uses.
Confirmation of doses is recommended prior to medication administration.
Adjustment of dose may be required in renal insufficiency / failure or hepatic disease.

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