Routes of administration of injectable medications in the Air Canada and WestJet medical kits*
| Medication | Concentration of ampule/vial | Route(s) of administration |
|---|---|---|
| Atropine | 0.6 mg/mL | IV |
| Dextrose 50% | 25 g/50 mL | IV |
| Diazepam | 10 mg/2 mL | IV or IM |
| Dimenhydrinate | 250 mg/5 mL | IV or IM |
| Diphenhydramine | 50 mg/mL | IV or IM |
| Epinephrine 1:1000 | 1 mg/mL | IM† |
| Furosemide | 40 mg/4 mL | IV or IM |
| Haloperidol | 5 mg/mL | IV or IM |
| Ketorolac | 30 mg/mL | IV or IM |
| Lidocaine | 100 mg/mL | IV‡ |
| Methylprednisolone | 125 mg | IV or IM |
Note: IM = intramuscular, IV = intravenous.
↵* Clinical discretion is advised, as the efficacy of the medication may vary depending on the chosen route of administration. Note that WestJet aircraft also carry prefilled syringe doses of both atropine and epinephrine (1:10 000).
↵† This concentration of epinephrine should be given only via the IM route unless the patient is in cardiac arrest.
↵‡ This is the only pre-prepared medication and is meant for use as an antiarrhythmic during cardiac arrest.
Source: Adapted from information in the Air Canada medical kit.