American Heart Association Algorithms
View and download all of the most up-to-date American Heart Association Algorithms on their website. Included algorithms are neonatal resuscitation, pediatric basic life support, adult basic life support, pediatric advanced life support, adult advanced life support, adult and pediatric special circumstances of resuscitation, and postcardiac arrest care.
Emergency and ACLS Medications – Adult Dosing
| Medication | Indication | IV Dose | ETT Dose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenosine | SVT | 6 mg bolus, repeat dose 12 mg | –– |
| Amiodarone | SVT, VT/VF, Afib | 150-300 mg, then 1 mg/min | |
| Atropine | Asystole, Bradychardia | 1 mg for asystole, 0.5 mg for brady | 2 mg |
| Dantrolene | Malignant Hyperthermia | 2.5 mg/kg q 5 min up to 10 mg/kg | |
| Diltiazem | Afib w. RvR | 0.25 mg/kg bolus, 5-15 mg/hr infusion | |
| Epinephrine | Pulseless VT/VF | 1 mg q 3 min | 2-2.5 mg |
| Flumazenil | Benzodiazepine toxicity | 0.2 mg q 1 min up to 1 mg | |
| Glucagon | Beta-blocker toxicity | 5 mg bolus, 1-10 mg/hr infusion | –– |
| Lidocaine | Refractory VT, PVCs | 1-1.5 mg/kg, 15-50 μg/kg/min infusion | 2-3 mg/kg |
| Magnesium | Torsades de pointes | 1-2 g | –– |
| Naloxone | Opioid toxicity | 0.2 mg q 2 min up to 2 mg | –– |
| Vasopressin | Pulseless VT/VF | 40 units | 80 units |