Do You Dilute Atropine?

Atropine can be administered by intravenous (IV), subcutaneous, intramuscular, or endotracheal (ET) method; IV is preferred. For ET administration, dilute 1 mg to 2 mg in 10 mL of sterile water or normal saline before administration.

How do you inject atropine?

First Dose: If you have or see someone with 2 or more mild symptoms listed in Table 1 and exposure is known or suspected, give 1 injection of Atropine into the outer thigh using the Atropine autoinjector. You can inject through clothing, but make sure pockets at the injection site are empty.

How do you administer atropine for bradycardia?

Atropine is useful for treating symptomatic sinus bradycardia and may be beneficial for any type of AV block at the nodal level. The recommended atropine dose for bradycardia is 0.5 mg IV every 3 to 5 minutes to a maximum total dose of 3 mg.