Paramedic Standing Orders
- Haloperidol 5mg IM and / or;
- Lorazepam 2mg IV / IO / IM; or
- Midazolam 2.5 - 5mg IV / IO / IM / IN
- In patients greater than 70 years of age, limit mediation to half of these doses
Haloperidol is preferable for psychotic and head injured patients; but do not administer to patients with a history of seizures or prolonged QT intervals. Also, do not administer Haldol IV. | | | | | | | |
