What is the intravenous dose of epinephrine for a 20 kg child in full arrest following electrocution?

In pediatric emergency care, the recommended intravenous (IV) dose of epinephrine for a child experiencing cardiac arrest, including cases of electrocution, is based on the child's weight. The standard dosing guideline for epinephrine in a resuscitation scenario is 0.01 mg/kg.

For a 20 kg child, you would calculate the dose as follows:

0.01 mg/kg × 20 kg = 0.2 mg.

This calculation aligns with the guidelines established by advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatrics emergency protocols, which emphasize weight-based dosing to ensure proper administration and effectiveness of the medication in emergency situations. Therefore, 0.2 mg is the appropriate dose for this scenario.