Epinephrine

Concentration

1. Amount of solution in mL used to dilute 1,000mg of epinephrine
   1. eg 1:10,000 = 1,000mg/10,000mL = 0.1mg/mL

Anaphylaxis

0.3-0.5mg of 1:1,000 IM

• Consider glucagon 1-5mg IV if pt on B-blockers and not responding to epi

Anaphylactic Shock

0.1mg of 1:10,000 slow IV during 5 min, can start infusion of 1-4 mcg/min

Cardiac Arrest

1mg of 1:10,000 IVP

See Also

• Digital EpiPen Injection
• Critical care quick reference