Pediatrics

Pediatric Resuscitation Doses Calculator

Weight-based emergency doses, energy and fluid for a child.

Reviewed by Alex G, BSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, CMC, NREMT-P · From the Reference tab of the app

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Formula

Epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg of 0.1 mg/mL) · Defibrillation 2 J/kg then 4 J/kg · Cardioversion 0.5–1 J/kg · Bolus 20 mL/kg · Dextrose 10% 5 mL/kg · Amiodarone 5 mg/kg · Adenosine 0.1 then 0.2 mg/kg · Atropine 0.02 mg/kg · Midazolam 0.2 mg/kg

How it is used

• Maximums applied: epinephrine 1 mg (0.5 mg IM), adenosine 6 then 12 mg, amiodarone 300 mg, atropine 0.5 mg (minimum 0.1 mg), midazolam 10 mg, naloxone 2 mg.
• A length-based tape gives the same doses with less arithmetic under stress; use it whenever available and have a partner confirm every dose.

Key points

• Epinephrine for arrest is the 0.1 mg/mL (1:10,000) concentration; the 1 mg/mL concentration is for intramuscular anaphylaxis doses only.

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For education and exam preparation only. Follow your institution’s protocols. For education and exam preparation only. Verify results independently and follow your institution’s protocols. Not a substitute for clinical judgment.