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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Related one-pagers

• Pediatric Vital Signs and Drug Doses for EMSNational EMS model guideline and 2025 pediatric resuscitation doses. Verify with your length-based tape and protocol.
• Pediatric Assessment and Emergencies

Related calculators

• Pediatric Vital Sign Ranges
• Pediatric Weight Estimate

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