What is the maximum dose of Epinephrine an AEMT can administer for adult anaphylaxis?

What is the maximum dose of Epinephrine an AEMT can administer for adult anaphylaxis?

• A. 0.5 mg
• B. 0.3 mg
• C. 0.25 mg
• D. 1.0 mg

Answer: (B)

Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, and the standard adult dose given by an AEMT via intramuscular injection is 0.3 mg of 1:1000 epinephrine. Injecting into the mid-thigh allows rapid absorption to counter airway edema, bronchospasm, and hypotension. You can repeat the dose after about 5 to 15 minutes if symptoms persist, but each administration is 0.3 mg. Doses larger than 0.3 mg per administration aren’t used in this level of care, and smaller doses don’t match the standard adult dose.

Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, and the standard adult dose given by an AEMT via intramuscular injection is 0.3 mg of 1:1000 epinephrine. Injecting into the mid-thigh allows rapid absorption to counter airway edema, bronchospasm, and hypotension. You can repeat the dose after about 5 to 15 minutes if symptoms persist, but each administration is 0.3 mg. Doses larger than 0.3 mg per administration aren’t used in this level of care, and smaller doses don’t match the standard adult dose.