FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDICATION

(EMT)(Cardiac Events) - Nitroglycerin

Nitroglycerin

Used to treat chest pain.

• Administered as a tablet or spray that sits under the patient's tongue and dissolves.

(Paramedic)(Cardiac Events) - Adenosine

Adenosine

Given as a treatment for tachycardia (elevated/irregular heart rhythm)

• Administered via IV push. 

(Paramedic)(Cardiac Events - Hypertension) - Labetalol

Labetalol

Used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). 

• Administered via IV push or drip.

(Paramedic)(Cardiac Events - Hypotension) - Levophed

Levophed

Used to treat severe hypotension (low blood pressure).

• Administered via IV drip.
  
  
  
  (Paramedic)(Psychotic Events) - Haldol

Haldol

Used for severe manic events in which patients are a danger to themselves or others. This medication acts as a tranquilizer effect when used in this manner.

• Given by intramuscular injection.
  
  
  
  (Paramedic)(Hyperglycemia) - Insulin

Insulin 

Used as a treatment for hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). 

• Administer via IV push or intramuscular injection for blood glucose levels above 120.

(Paramedic)(Hypoglycemia) - Dextrose / Glucagon

Dextrose / Glucagon

Used to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

• Administered via IV push or drip to treat blood sugars below the 70s.
  
  
  (EMT/Paramedic)(Opioid Overdose) - Narcan

Narcan

Given to treat the symptoms of an overdose by blocking the effects of the opioids.

• administered via nasal spray (EMT) or via IV push (Paramedic).

(Paramedic)(Pain Relief) - Morphine

Morphine

Used to treat moderate to severe pain.

• Administered via IV push or infusion set.
  
  
  (Paramedic)(Pain Relief) - Hydromorphone aka Dilaudid

Hydromorphone aka Dilaudid

Used to treat moderate to severe pain.

• Given via IV push.

(Paramedic)(Pain Relief / Psychotic Events) - Ketamine

Ketamine

Used to treat severe pain and exited delirium.

• Given via IV push or drip. Secure airway if needed.
  
  
  (EMT)(Pain Relief / Fever Control) - Tylenol

Tylenol

Used to treat mild pain and fever.

• Administered in oral tablet form.

(Paramedic)(Seizure / Anxiety) - Diazepam

Diazepam

Given as a treatment for severe anxiety symptoms, seizures, and muscle spasms.

• Given via IV slow push.

(Paramedic)(Sedative) - Propofol

Propofol

Used as a heavy sedative.

• Administered via IV drip or slow push.
  
  
  (Paramedic)(Sedative) - Etomidate

Etomidate

Used as a rapid-acting short-term sedative.

• Given via IV push.

(Paramedic)(Anti-Nausea) - Zofran

Zofran

Given as an anti-nausea medication, and also given with some medications that cause nausea.

• Administered via IV push.

RAPID SEQUENCE INTUBATION

• Etomidate

• Ketamine

• Propofol

• Rocuronium

  • (Paralytic agent)