severePediatric
Pediatric severe reaction — Epinephrine dosing
Recognize
- Anaphylaxis in pediatric patient
- Severe bronchospasm with hypoxia
- Laryngeal edema with stridor
Act — tap each step
Medications
| Drug | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Epinephrine IM (peds) | 0.01 mg/kg (max 0.3 mg) | IM lateral thigh 1 mg/mL concentration |
| Diphenhydramine (peds) | 1 mg/kg (max 50 mg) | IV / IM |
| Normal Saline (peds) | 20 mL/kg bolus | IV |
| Atropine (peds) | 0.02 mg/kg (min 0.1 mg, max 0.6 mg) | IV For symptomatic bradycardia |