5th March 2024

A 10-year-old boy is admitted to the emergency department during an acute asthma attack.

A 10-year-old boy is admitted to the emergency department during an acute asthma attack. Following various medications, it is decided to trial aminophylline. He has never had an exacerbation requiring such treatment before.  He weighs 32kg. Aminophylline is available in 5mg/ml solution. 

Please use the BNF to give the volume of aminophylline that should be given to this child.