🚨 Pediatric Code (PALS) Dose Card
Weight-based PALS pediatric resuscitation dose card — epinephrine, amiodarone, adenosine, atropine, defibrillation, fluids and more, computed from weight. Browser-side.
Clinical takeaway
Read back the drug and dose before administration.
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When to use
A rapid reference during pediatric resuscitation. It does not replace the PALS algorithm, two-person dose verification or high-quality CPR.
How it works
Epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IV/IO (max 1 mg) q3–5min; amiodarone 5 mg/kg; adenosine 0.1 → 0.2 mg/kg; defibrillation 2 → 4 J/kg; fluid 20 mL/kg.
Key points
- Read back the drug and dose before administration.
- Measure weight where possible or use a Broselow tape.
- Use 10 mL/kg fluid boluses in cardiogenic shock, DKA and neonates.
- Verify all doses against your institution's protocol and the latest PALS guideline.
References
Decision support for licensed clinicians only; not a substitute for clinical judgement, diagnosis or local protocols.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pediatric Code (PALS) Dose Card?
- Weight-based PALS pediatric resuscitation dose card — epinephrine, amiodarone, adenosine, atropine, defibrillation, fluids and more, computed from weight. Browser-side.
- How is Pediatric Code (PALS) Dose Card calculated? What is the core formula?
- Epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IV/IO (max 1 mg) q3–5min; amiodarone 5 mg/kg; adenosine 0.1 → 0.2 mg/kg; defibrillation 2 → 4 J/kg; fluid 20 mL/kg.
- When is Pediatric Code (PALS) Dose Card used?
- A rapid reference during pediatric resuscitation. It does not replace the PALS algorithm, two-person dose verification or high-quality CPR.
- What are the key clinical points for Pediatric Code (PALS) Dose Card?
- Read back the drug and dose before administration. Measure weight where possible or use a Broselow tape. Use 10 mL/kg fluid boluses in cardiogenic shock, DKA and neonates. Verify all doses against your institution's protocol and the latest PALS guideline.
- What are the limits and cautions when using Pediatric Code (PALS) Dose Card?
- For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.