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Pediatric Airway & Anesthesia

Nebulized Epinephrine Calculator

Nebulized epinephrine dosing for croup and airway edema, prepared to a 5 mL total volume with epinephrine 1 mg/mL and 0.9% NaCl. Select by age band or patient weight.

Age-band selection

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Epinephrine 1 mg/mL
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Add 0.9% NaCl
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Approximate weight: {{ ageWeight }} · total nebulized volume 5 mL.

Weight-based selection

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Epinephrine 1 mg/mL
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Add 0.9% NaCl
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Approximate age: {{ wAge }} · total nebulized volume 5 mL.

Dosing reference

Age Weight Epi (mL) NaCl (mL)
1 month4.5 kg22
2 months5 kg2.52
3 months6 kg31
4–6 months7 kg3.51
7–9 months8 kg4
10–11 months9 kg4.5
1–4 years10–17 kg5
> 4 years> 17 kg5
Disclaimer. For educational and reference use by qualified clinicians only. Observe for rebound stridor after administration. Verify against institutional protocols; does not replace clinical judgment.