Cardiac Arrest — Epinephrine
Standard Dose1 mg IV/IO
Volume (1:10,000)10 mL
Volume (1:1,000)1 mL
FrequencyQ3–5 min
Not weight-based. Fixed dose for all adults. Give IV push as fast as possible.
Anaphylaxis — IM Epinephrine
Standard Dose0.3–0.5 mg IM
Volume (1:1,000)0.3–0.5 mL
Auto-injector (EpiPen)0.3 mg
Injection SiteAnterolateral thigh
May repeat Q5-15min. Use 0.5 mg for patients >30 kg / severe reaction. Monitor for arrhythmia.
Vasopressor Dose Range Table
Status Asthmaticus — SQ Epinephrine
Dose Formula0.01 mg/kg SQ
Calculated Dose— mg
Volume (1:1,000)— mL
Maximum Dose0.5 mg (0.5 mL of 1:1,000)
May repeat Q20min × 3 doses. Use only if nebulized beta-agonists unavailable or refractory.
⚠ For educational/reference use only. Verify doses with clinical pharmacist and current institutional protocols.
