This shortcut will give you the volume in mL. The calculation is based on 0.01 mg/kg. Take the patient weight and move the decimal (1) spot to the left for 1:10,000 and (2) spots to the left for 1:1,000. Example: 20 kg patient Epi 1:10,000 = 2.0 mL (Full Arrest) Epi 1:1,000 = 0.2 mL (Allergic Reaction)

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