Table 1 Intramuscular adrenaline (IM doses of 1:1000 adrenaline)

From: Recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis

Adult:

500 micrograms IM (0.5 mL)

Child more than 12 years:

500 micrograms IM (0.5 mL)

Child 6-12 years:

300 micrograms IM (0.3 mL)

Child less than 6 years:

150 micrograms IM (0.15 mL)

  1. ‘Repeat the dose if there is no improvement in the patient's condition. Further doses can be given at about five minute intervals according to the patient's response’ (www.resus.org.uk).