Push Dose Epinephrine - Shock States

Question 1

What is the concentration of push-dose epi? What is the dosage recommended after a mandatory patch?

Answer 1

1:100,000

5-20 mcg IV/IO q2-5 min PRN (target MAP >65)

Question 2

How do you make up push-dose epi?

Answer 2

However you want. The recommended way is using a 10cc syringe draw up 1mL of the cardiac epi (1:10,000) and dilute it with 9mL of NS