PediRounds

Adrenaline (epinephrine) – arrest — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Adrenaline (epinephrine) – arrest in children. Category: Resuscitation.

Dose0.01 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg of 1:10,000)
Per kg0.01 mg/kg
Maximum1 mg
RouteIV/IO
Frequencyq3–5 min

Clinical notes

Cardiac arrest. Max single dose 1 mg. ET route 0.1 mg/kg if no access.

Sources

  • Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
  • The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
  • BNF for Children
  • PALS 2020 guidelines