ACLS and Epinephrine | ACLS-Algorithms.com

Comments

    • ACLS says

      The dilution in 9 mL of normal saline is done improve the delivery and distribution of the medication, a larger volume of fluid is often used to help push the medication into the bloodstream and increase its overall effectiveness.

      Kind regards,
      Jeff

    • ACLS says

      This is not clarified within the AHA guidelines. I have seen it done either way. Some people stop the drip and only use the Epi pushes and some people leave the epi drip going and still use the Epi pushes.

      Kind regards,
      Jeff

    • ACLS says

      The maximum single dose that can be given during a code is 1 mg. There are no standards that call for anything greater than 1 mg IV push every 3 to 5 minutes.

      Kind regards,
      Jeff

  1. Lauren says

    Hi Jeff,

    Should epi being given during a code be given rapid IV push? I have seen ACLS guidelines specifically mention giving Amiodarone rapidly, but I have not seen any specifics mentioned for epi. Thanks so much in advance.

  2. Cecilia says

    Thank you for taking questions.
    Is the dosing of 2-10 mcg/min for the epi infusion in the brady algorithm and in post cardiac care algorithm using the epinephrine concentration of 1:10,000 or 1:1000? Thank you again.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.

I accept the Privacy Policy