How much epinephrine should be used in a pediatric code?

Answer 1

In a pediatric cardiac arrest, the recommended dose of epinephrine is 0.01 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg of a 1:10,000 solution) administered via IV/IO route every 3-5 minutes during resuscitation efforts. For intraosseous (IO) administration, the same dosing applies. In cases of anaphylaxis, a higher dose of 0.01 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 0.3 mg) can be given as an intramuscular injection. Always ensure the correct weight-based dosing is calculated for the individual child.