GCEMS Protocol:

 

• Sepsis
• Open Fractures

 

Indications:

 

• SIRS criteria x 2 and known or suspected pulmonary source of infection

 

Contraindications:

 

• Allergy to Ceftriaxone, penicillin or their derivative

 

Adult:

 

• Sepsis

 

• • 2 G mixed in 50 mL or 100 mL of NS infused IV/IO over 10 minutes

 

• Open Fractures

 

• • 2 G mixed in 50 mL of NS infused IV/IO over 10 minutes

 

Peds:

 

• Open Fractures:

 

• • 50 mg/kg to a max dose of 1 g IV over 10 minutes