N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-6.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:41-6.1 - Medications and therapeutic agents

(a) The following medications and therapeutic agents are approved for utilization by ALS crewmembers. Each vehicle shall be equipped with the following medications and therapeutic agents in sufficient quantities to allow for the administration of therapeutic doses of the medication or agent:

1. Acetylsalicylic acid;

2. Adenosine;

3. Atropine Sulfate;

4. Benzodiazapine agent, either Ativan and/or Valium;

5. Calcium Chloride;

6. Dextrose, 50 percent;

7. Dextrose (5 percent in water, 10 percent in water and 25 percent in water);

8. Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride;

9. Dopamine Hydrochloride;

10. Epinephrine 1:1,000 solution;

11. Epinephrine 1:10,000 solution;

12. Furosemide;

13. Lidocaine Hydrochloride;

14. Magnesium Sulfate;

15. Morphine Sulfate;

16. Naloxone Hydrochloride;

17. Nitroglycerin;

18. Normal saline solution;

19. Oxygen;

20. Ringer's lactate solution;

21. Thiamine; and

22. At least one of the following:

i. Albuterol solution for inhalation;

ii. Isoetharine solution for inhalation; or

iii. Metaproterenol solution for inhalation.

(b) The following medications and therapeutic agents are approved for utilization by ALS crewmembers. A provider may choose to carry any of the following medications or therapeutic agents on its vehicles. A provider shall notify and keep OEMS up to date as to which of these medications and/or therapeutic agents are carried on its vehicles.

1. Activated charcoal;

2. Amiodarone;

3. Aminophylline;

4. Bumetanide;

5. Captopril;

6. Cyanide poisoning kit (prepackaged and sealed, to contain Amyl Nitrate, Sodium Nitrate, Sodium Thiosulfate and syringes);

7. Dexamethasone sodium phosphate;

8. Diltiazem hydrochloride;

9. Dobutamine hydrochloride;

10. Etomidate;

11. Flumazenil;

12. Glucagon;

13. Haloperidol;

14. Heparin sodium;

15. Insulin;

16. Ipecac syrup;

17. Ipratropium Bromide;

18. Isoproterenol hydrochloride;

19. Ketamine;

20. Lorazepam;

21. Metoprolol tartrate;

22. Methylprednisolone sodium succinate;

23. Midazolam hydrochloride;

24. Nalbuphine hydrochloride;

25. Nalmefene (to be utilized when Naloxone Hydrochloride is unavailable);

26. Nifedipine;

27. Norepinephrine bitartrate;

28. Pralidoxine chloride (or a Mark-1[R] kit);

29. Procainamide hydrochloride;

30. Sodium bicarbonate;

31. Sodium thiosulfate;

32. Succinylcholine;

33. Terbutaline sulfate;

34. Vasopressin;

35. Vecuroniun;

36. Verapamil hydrochloride; and

37. Xylocaine Jelly.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-6.1