Dose of i.v adrenaline in term infant during neonatal resuscitation is: (A) 0.1 - 0.3 ml/kg in 1 : 1000, (B) 0.3-0.5 ml/kg in 1:1000, (C) 0.1-0.3 ml/kg in 1:10,000, (D) 0.3-0.5 ml/kg in 1:10,000
Answer is C. When HR is <60/min even after 30sec of effective Positive Pressure Ventilation and chest compressions, adrenaline is given i.v through umbilical vein at a dose of 0.1 - 0.3 ml/kg in 1:10,000 concentration. Reference : page 132 Ghai Essential Pediatrics 8th edition