Vet Emergency Drug Calculator
CPR / Resuscitation (RECOVER 2024)
Reversals / Antidotes
Seizure / Sedation
Warning: Calculations are for educational guidance. Dosages are based on common North American (RECOVER/Plumb’s) and UK (BSAVA) standards. Always confirm concentration on the vial before administration.
| Drug | American Standard (USA/Canada) | Commonwealth Standard (UK/Australia) |
| Weight Units | lbs often used for client communication; kgs for meds. | kgs used almost exclusively. |
| Atropine | Usually 0.54 mg/mL concentration. | Usually 0.6 mg/mL concentration. |
| Epinephrine | Referred to as 1:1000 ($1 \text{ mg/mL}$). | Referred to as 1:1000 or Adrenaline. |
| Lidocaine | $2\% \text{ solution} = 20 \text{ mg/mL}$. | $2\% \text{ solution} = 20 \text{ mg/mL}$. |
