Source & verification: “L02 Med PED Vol” (Pediatric Broselow-Color Coded Drug List, by Volume and by Dose) plus the reference concentration key on its final page. Every dose and volume below matches the source document exactly, and was cross-checked against the reference concentration for that drug (e.g. Adenosine at 6 mg/2 ml). Every value checked out. One real inconsistency was found in the source itself, flagged inline in the Blue zone below rather than silently resolved. Ketamine is not included here: see the separate Ketamine Dosage Chart, which this document itself refers to. Confirm the concentration you actually have on hand matches what’s listed before drawing up a dose, and verify against your agency’s own medical direction before use.
Match the patient’s measured length (or estimated weight) to a Broselow color zone below.
Reference concentrations
All doses and volumes on this page assume these concentrations. If what you’re holding is mixed differently, the volumes below will be wrong. Recalculate from the dose instead.
| Medication | Total dose | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Amiodarone | 150 mg | 3 ml |
| Atropine | 1 mg | 10 ml |
| Calcium Chloride | 1000 mg | 10 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:10,000 | 1 mg | 10 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:1,000 | 1 mg | 1 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:100,000 | 100 mcg | 10 ml |
| Lidocaine | 100 mg | 5 ml |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 50 mEq | 50 ml |
| Adenosine | 6 mg | 2 ml |
| Albuterol | 2.5 mg | 3 ml |
| Atrovent | 0.5 mg | 3 ml |
| Dextrose 10% (D10W) | 25 g | 250 ml |
| Dextrose 25% (D25W)* | 12.5 g | 50 ml |
| Diphenhydramine | 50 mg | 1 ml |
| Fentanyl (IN) | 100 mcg | 2 ml |
| Fentanyl (IV)** | 100 mcg | 10 ml |
| Glucagon | 1 mg | 1 ml |
| Ketorolac | 60 mg | 2 ml |
| Magnesium Sulfate*** | 1000 mg | 2 ml |
| Methylprednisolone | 125 mg | 2 ml |
| Midazolam (IN) | 10 mg | 2 ml |
| Midazolam (IV)† | 10 mg | 10 ml |
| Morphine Sulfate†† | 10 mg | 10 ml |
| Naloxone | 2 mg | 2 ml |
| Ondansetron | 4 mg | 2 ml |
Epinephrine 1:100,000 push-dose preparation: 10 ml syringe of NS. Waste 1 ml. Draw up 1 ml of Epinephrine 1:10,000 (prefilled), yielding 10 mcg/ml.
* D25W = D50W diluted 1:1 with normal saline. ** Dilute Fentanyl with 8 ml of saline to achieve a 10:1 concentration for IV use. *** Mix desired dose with 50 ml of Normal Saline; infuse over 30 minutes using a micro drip set at 100 gtt/min. † Dilute Midazolam with 8 ml of saline to achieve a 1:1 concentration for IV use. †† Dilute Morphine with 9 ml of saline to achieve a 1:1 concentration for IV use.
Grey: 3–5 kg (~6–12 lbs)
Length: under 59.5 cm · Age: 0–3 months Vitals: HR 120–150 · RR 24–48 · BP systolic 70 (±25) Equipment: ET tube 2.5–3.5 · Blade size 0–1 · ET insertion depth 10–10.5 cm Defib: 1st 15 J → 2nd+ 30 J · Cardioversion: 1st 4 J → 2nd+ 8 J
| Medication | Dose | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Adenosine (1st/2nd dose) | 0.8 mg | 0.27 ml |
| Albuterol | 1.25 mg | 1.5 ml |
| Dextrose 10%/25% | 2 g | 20 ml |
| Diphenhydramine | 4 mg | 0.08 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:1,000 IM | 0.04 mg | 0.04 ml |
| Fentanyl IV | 4 mcg | 0.4 ml |
| Fentanyl IN (undiluted) | 4 mcg | 0.08 ml |
| Glucagon | 0.5 mg | 0.5 ml |
| Ketorolac | 4 mg | 0.13 ml |
| Magnesium Sulfate | 200 mg | 0.4 ml |
| Methylprednisolone | 8 mg | 0.12 ml |
| Midazolam IV | 0.8 mg | 0.8 ml |
| Midazolam IN (undiluted) | 0.8 mg | 0.16 ml |
| Morphine Sulfate | 0.4 mg | 0.4 ml |
| Naloxone | 0.4 mg | 0.4 ml |
| Ondansetron | 0.4 mg | 0.2 ml |
| ACLS | ||
| Amiodarone (1st/2nd dose) | 20 mg | 0.4 ml |
| Atropine | 0.1 mg | 1 ml |
| Calcium Chloride | 80 mg | 0.8 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:10,000 | 0.04 mg | 0.4 ml |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 4 mEq | 4 ml |
| Normal Saline | N/A | 80 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:100,000 push-dose pressor (repeat q 2–5 min PRN) | 4 mcg | 0.4 ml |
Pink: 6–7 kg (~13–16 lbs)
Length: 59.5–66.5 cm · Age: 3–6 months Vitals: HR 120–125 · RR 24–48 · BP systolic 85 (±25) Equipment: ET tube 3.5 · Blade size 1 · ET insertion depth 10–10.5 cm Defib: 1st 30 J → 2nd+ 50 J · Cardioversion: 1st 7 J → 2nd+ 15 J
| Medication | Dose | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Adenosine (1st/2nd dose) | 1.3 mg | 0.44 ml |
| Albuterol | 1.25 mg | 1.5 ml |
| Dextrose 10%/25% | 3.25 g | 32.5 ml |
| Diphenhydramine | 6.5 mg | 0.13 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:1,000 IM | 0.065 mg | 0.07 ml |
| Fentanyl IV | 6.5 mcg | 0.65 ml |
| Fentanyl IN (undiluted) | 6.5 mcg | 0.13 ml |
| Glucagon | 0.5 mg | 0.5 ml |
| Ketorolac | 6.5 mg | 0.22 ml |
| Magnesium Sulfate | 325 mg | 0.65 ml |
| Methylprednisolone | 13 mg | 0.21 ml |
| Midazolam IV | 1.3 mg | 1.3 ml |
| Midazolam IN (undiluted) | 1.3 mg | 0.26 ml |
| Morphine Sulfate | 0.65 mg | 0.65 ml |
| Naloxone | 0.65 mg | 0.65 ml |
| Ondansetron | 0.65 mg | 0.33 ml |
| ACLS | ||
| Amiodarone (1st/2nd dose) | 32.5 mg | 0.65 ml |
| Atropine | 0.13 mg | 1.3 ml |
| Calcium Chloride | 130 mg | 1.3 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:10,000 | 0.065 mg | 0.65 ml |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 6.5 mEq | 6.5 ml |
| Normal Saline | N/A | 130 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:100,000 push-dose pressor (repeat q 2–5 min PRN) | 6 mcg | 0.6 ml |
Ketamine: see the Ketamine Dosage Chart.
Red: 8–9 kg (~17–21 lbs)
Length: 66.5–74 cm · Age: 7–10 months Vitals: HR 120 · RR 24–32 · BP systolic 92 (±30) Equipment: ET tube 3.5 · Blade size 1 · ET insertion depth 10–10.5 cm Defib: 1st 30 J → 2nd+ 70 J · Cardioversion: 1st 9 J → 2nd+ 20 J
| Medication | Dose | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Adenosine (1st/2nd dose) | 1.70 mg | 0.57 ml |
| Albuterol | 1.25 mg | 1.5 ml |
| Dextrose 10%/25% | 4.25 g | 42.5 ml |
| Diphenhydramine | 8.5 mg | 0.17 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:1,000 IM | 0.085 mg | 0.09 ml |
| Fentanyl IV | 8.5 mcg | 0.85 ml |
| Fentanyl IN (undiluted) | 8.5 mcg | 0.17 ml |
| Glucagon | 0.5 mg | 0.5 ml |
| Ketorolac | 8.5 mg | 0.28 ml |
| Magnesium Sulfate | 425 mg | 0.85 ml |
| Methylprednisolone | 17 mg | 0.27 ml |
| Midazolam IV | 1.7 mg | 1.7 ml |
| Midazolam IN (undiluted) | 1.7 mg | 0.34 ml |
| Morphine Sulfate | 0.85 mg | 0.85 ml |
| Naloxone | 0.85 mg | 0.85 ml |
| Ondansetron | 0.85 mg | 0.43 ml |
| ACLS | ||
| Amiodarone (1st/2nd dose) | 42.5 mg | 0.85 ml |
| Atropine | 0.17 mg | 1.7 ml |
| Calcium Chloride | 170 mg | 1.7 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:10,000 | 0.085 mg | 0.85 ml |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 8.5 mEq | 8.5 ml |
| Normal Saline | N/A | 170 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:100,000 push-dose pressor (repeat q 2–5 min PRN) | 8 mcg | 0.8 ml |
Ketamine: see the Ketamine Dosage Chart.
Purple: 10–11 kg (~22–25 lbs)
Length: 74–84.5 cm · Age: 11–18 months Vitals: HR 115–120 · RR 22–30 · BP systolic 96 (±30) Equipment: ET tube 4.0 · Blade size 1 · ET insertion depth 11–12 cm Defib: 1st 30 J → 2nd+ 70 J · Cardioversion: 1st 10 J → 2nd+ 20 J
| Medication | Dose | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Adenosine (1st/2nd dose) | 2.0 mg | 0.66 ml |
| Albuterol | 1.25 mg | 1.5 ml |
| Dextrose 10%/25% | 5.25 g | 52.5 ml |
| Diphenhydramine | 10 mg | 0.2 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:1,000 IM | 0.1 mg | 0.1 ml |
| Fentanyl IV | 10 mcg | 1 ml |
| Fentanyl IN (undiluted) | 10 mcg | 0.2 ml |
| Glucagon | 0.5 mg | 0.5 ml |
| Ketorolac | 10.5 mg | 0.35 ml |
| Magnesium Sulfate | 525 mg | 1.05 ml |
| Methylprednisolone | 21 mg | 0.32 ml |
| Midazolam IV | 2 mg | 2 ml |
| Midazolam IN (undiluted) | 2 mg | 0.4 ml |
| Morphine Sulfate | 1.0 mg | 1 ml |
| Naloxone | 1.0 mg | 1 ml |
| Ondansetron | 1.0 mg | 0.5 ml |
| ACLS | ||
| Amiodarone (1st/2nd dose) | 52.5 mg | 1.05 ml |
| Atropine | 0.21 mg | 2.1 ml |
| Calcium Chloride | 210 mg | 2.1 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:10,000 | 0.1 mg | 1 ml |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 10 mEq | 10 ml |
| Normal Saline | N/A | 210 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:100,000 push-dose pressor (repeat q 2–5 min PRN) | 10 mcg | 1.0 ml |
Ketamine: see the Ketamine Dosage Chart.
Yellow: 12–14 kg (~26–32 lbs)
Length: 84.5–97.5 cm · Age: 19–35 months Vitals: HR 110–115 · RR 20–28 · BP systolic 100 (±30) Equipment: ET tube 4.5 · Blade size 2 · ET insertion depth 13.5 cm Defib: 1st 50 J → 2nd+ 100 J · Cardioversion: 1st 15 J → 2nd+ 30 J
| Medication | Dose | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Adenosine (1st/2nd dose) | 2.6 mg | 0.87 ml |
| Albuterol | 1.25 mg | 1.5 ml |
| Dextrose 10%/25% | 6.5 g | 65 ml |
| Diphenhydramine | 13 mg | 0.26 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:1,000 IM | 0.13 mg | 0.13 ml |
| Fentanyl IV | 13 mcg | 1.3 ml |
| Fentanyl IN (undiluted) | 13 mcg | 0.26 ml |
| Glucagon | 0.5 mg | 0.5 ml |
| Ketorolac | 13 mg | 0.43 ml |
| Magnesium Sulfate | 650 mg | 1.3 ml |
| Methylprednisolone | 26 mg | 0.42 ml |
| Midazolam IV | 2.6 mg | 2.6 ml |
| Midazolam IN (undiluted) | 2.6 mg | 0.52 ml |
| Morphine Sulfate | 1.3 mg | 1.3 ml |
| Naloxone | 1.3 mg | 1.3 ml |
| Ondansetron | 1.3 mg | 0.65 ml |
| ACLS | ||
| Amiodarone (1st/2nd dose) | 65 mg | 1.3 ml |
| Atropine | 0.26 mg | 2.6 ml |
| Calcium Chloride | 260 mg | 2.6 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:10,000 | 0.13 mg | 1.3 ml |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 13 mEq | 13 ml |
| Normal Saline | N/A | 260 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:100,000 push-dose pressor (repeat q 2–5 min PRN) | 10 mcg | 1.0 ml |
Ketamine: see the Ketamine Dosage Chart.
White: 15–18 kg (~33–41 lbs)
Length: 97.5–110 cm · Age: 3–4 years Vitals: HR 100–115 · RR 20–26 · BP systolic 100 (±20) Equipment: ET tube 5.0 · Blade size 2 · ET insertion depth 14–15 cm Defib: 1st 70 J → 2nd+ 125 J · Cardioversion: 1st 15 J → 2nd+ 30 J
| Medication | Dose | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Adenosine (1st/2nd dose) | 3.4 mg | 1.14 ml |
| Albuterol | 2.5 mg | 3 ml |
| Atrovent | 0.5 mg | 3 ml |
| Dextrose 10%/25% | 8.25 g | 82.5 ml |
| Diphenhydramine | 16.5 mg | 0.33 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:1,000 IM | 0.17 mg | 0.17 ml |
| Fentanyl IV | 16.5 mcg | 1.65 ml |
| Fentanyl IN (undiluted) | 16.5 mcg | 0.33 ml |
| Glucagon | 0.5 mg | 0.5 ml |
| Ketorolac | 15 mg | 0.5 ml |
| Magnesium Sulfate | 820 mg | 1.64 ml |
| Methylprednisolone | 33 mg | 0.53 ml |
| Midazolam IV | 3.3 mg | 3.3 ml |
| Midazolam IN (undiluted) | 3.3 mg | 0.66 ml |
| Morphine Sulfate | 1.65 mg | 1.65 ml |
| Naloxone | 1.6 mg | 1.6 ml |
| Ondansetron | 1.6 mg | 0.8 ml |
| ACLS | ||
| Amiodarone (1st/2nd dose) | 82.5 mg | 1.65 ml |
| Atropine | 0.33 mg | 3.3 ml |
| Calcium Chloride | 330 mg | 3.3 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:10,000 | 0.17 mg | 1.7 ml |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 16.5 mEq | 16.5 ml |
| Normal Saline | N/A | 325 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:100,000 push-dose pressor (repeat q 2–5 min PRN) | 10 mcg | 1.0 ml |
Ketamine: see the Ketamine Dosage Chart.
Blue: 19–22 kg (~42–51 lbs)
Length: 110–122 cm · Age: 5–6 years Vitals: HR 100 · RR 20–24 · BP systolic 100 (±15) Equipment: ET tube 5.5 · Blade size 2 · ET insertion depth 16.5 cm Defib: 1st 70 J → 2nd+ 140 J or 150 J · Cardioversion: 1st 20 J → 2nd+ 50 J
⚠️ The source document’s own “by Volume” pages and “by Dose” pages disagree with each other on this one number: 150 J on one, 140 J on the other, for the same zone. Every other value on this page, including every other energy on this row, matches between both source documents. Confirm the correct 2nd+ defibrillation energy for this zone with your agency’s own medical direction rather than trusting either number here.
| Medication | Dose | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Adenosine (1st/2nd dose) | 4.2 mg | 1.4 ml |
| Albuterol | 2.5 mg | 3 ml |
| Atrovent | 0.5 mg | 3 ml |
| Dextrose 10%/25% | 10.5 g | 105 ml |
| Diphenhydramine | 20 mg | 0.4 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:1,000 IM | 0.21 mg | 0.21 ml |
| Fentanyl IV | 21 mcg | 2.1 ml |
| Fentanyl IN (undiluted) | 21 mcg | 0.42 ml |
| Glucagon | 1.0 mg | 1 ml |
| Ketorolac | 15 mg | 0.5 ml |
| Magnesium Sulfate | 1050 mg | 2.1 ml |
| Methylprednisolone | 41 mg | 0.65 ml |
| Midazolam IV | 4.2 mg | 4.2 ml |
| Midazolam IN (undiluted) | 4.2 mg | 0.84 ml |
| Morphine Sulfate | 2.1 mg | 2.1 ml |
| Naloxone | 2.0 mg | 2 ml |
| Ondansetron | 2.0 mg | 1 ml |
| ACLS | ||
| Amiodarone (1st/2nd dose) | 102.5 mg | 2.05 ml |
| Atropine | 0.42 mg | 4.2 ml |
| Calcium Chloride | 420 mg | 4.2 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:10,000 | 0.21 mg | 2.1 ml |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 21 mEq | 21 ml |
| Normal Saline | N/A | 420 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:100,000 push-dose pressor (repeat q 2–5 min PRN) | 10 mcg | 1.0 ml |
Ketamine: see the Ketamine Dosage Chart.
Orange: 24–28 kg (~52–64 lbs)
Length: 122–137 cm · Age: 7–9 years Vitals: HR 90 · RR 18–22 · BP systolic 105 (±15) Equipment: ET tube 6.0 · Blade size 2–3 · ET insertion depth 17–18 cm Defib: 1st 100 J → 2nd+ 225 J · Cardioversion: 1st 30 J → 2nd+ 50 J
| Medication | Dose | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Adenosine (1st/2nd dose) | 5.4 mg | 1.8 ml |
| Albuterol | 2.5 mg | 3 ml |
| Atrovent | 0.5 mg | 3 ml |
| Dextrose 10%/25% | 13.3 g | 133 ml |
| Diphenhydramine | 27 mg | 0.54 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:1,000 IM | 0.27 mg | 0.27 ml |
| Fentanyl IV | 26 mcg | 2.6 ml |
| Fentanyl IN (undiluted) | 26 mcg | 0.51 ml |
| Glucagon | 1.0 mg | 1 ml |
| Ketorolac | 15 mg | 0.5 ml |
| Magnesium Sulfate | 1325 mg | 2.65 ml |
| Methylprednisolone | 52 mg | 0.83 ml |
| Midazolam IV | 5 mg | 5 ml |
| Midazolam IN (undiluted) | 5 mg | 1 ml |
| Morphine Sulfate | 2.5 mg | 2.5 ml |
| Naloxone | 2.0 mg | 2 ml |
| Ondansetron | 2.6 mg | 1.3 ml |
| ACLS | ||
| Amiodarone (1st/2nd dose) | 130 mg | 2.6 ml |
| Atropine | 0.5 mg | 5 ml |
| Calcium Chloride | 530 mg | 5.3 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:10,000 | 0.27 mg | 2.7 ml |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 27 mEq | 27 ml |
| Normal Saline | N/A | 530 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:100,000 push-dose pressor (repeat q 2–5 min PRN) | 10 mcg | 1.0 ml |
Ketamine: see the Ketamine Dosage Chart.
Green: 30–36 kg (~65–80 lbs)
Length: 137–150 cm · Age: 10–12 years Vitals: HR 85–90 · RR 16–22 · BP systolic 115 (±20) Equipment: ET tube 6.5 · Blade size 3 · ET insertion depth 18.5–19.5 cm Defib: 1st 125 J → 2nd+ 250 J · Cardioversion: 1st 30 J → 2nd+ 70 J
| Medication | Dose | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Adenosine (1st/2nd dose) | 6.6 mg | 2.2 ml |
| Albuterol | 2.5 mg | 3 ml |
| Atrovent | 0.5 mg | 3 ml |
| Dextrose 10%/25% | 16.5 g | 165 ml |
| Diphenhydramine | 33 mg | 0.66 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:1,000 IM | 0.33 mg | 0.3 ml |
| Fentanyl IV | 33 mcg | 3.3 ml |
| Fentanyl IN (undiluted) | 33 mcg | 0.66 ml |
| Glucagon | 1.0 mg | 1 ml |
| Ketorolac | 15 mg | 0.5 ml |
| Magnesium Sulfate | 1650 mg | 3.3 ml |
| Methylprednisolone | 66 mg | 1.06 ml |
| Midazolam IV | 5 mg | 5 ml |
| Midazolam IN (undiluted) | 5 mg | 1 ml |
| Morphine Sulfate | 2.5 mg | 2.5 ml |
| Naloxone | 2.0 mg | 2 ml |
| Ondansetron | 3.3 mg | 1.65 ml |
| ACLS | ||
| Amiodarone (1st/2nd dose) | 165 mg | 3.3 ml |
| Atropine | 0.5 mg | 5 ml |
| Calcium Chloride | 660 mg | 6.6 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:10,000 | 0.33 mg | 3.3 ml |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 33 mEq | 33 ml |
| Normal Saline | N/A | 660 ml |
| Epinephrine 1:100,000 push-dose pressor (repeat q 2–5 min PRN) | 10 mcg | 1.0 ml |
Ketamine: see the Ketamine Dosage Chart.