Adrenaline

Central administration only; IV infusions require an infusion pump. Endotracheal: Doses (2-2.5 times the IV dose) should be diluted to 10 ml with NS or distilled - water.IM: Intramuscularly into anterolateral aspect of thigh. SC: Use only 1:1000 solution. Continuous IV Infusion: Rate of infusion (ml/hr) = dose (mcg/kg/min) x weight (kg) x 60 min/hr divided by the concentration (mcg/min). Max concentration: 64 mcg/ min. Direct IV or Intraosseous: Dilute to a max Concentration of 100 mcg/ ml (if using 1:10000 concentrations, no dilution is necessary). The World Health Organization recommends the availability of one dose for every 10-20 minutes of travel time to a medical emergency facility for self-administration. More than 2 doses should only be administered under direct medical supervision.