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Drug Dosing

All of the drugs included in this guide have been researched using current prescribing references and guidelines. Several of the guides varied in their dosing ranges and age limitations. Below are the specific drug dosing recommendations, their sources, and the range included in CODE BLUE. A few medications are listed in both the rapid sequence and ACLS sections. The appropriate doses vary depending on the indication. The specific ranges for each indication are listed below. None of the safety profiles, adverse reactions, drug interactions, or contraindications are listed on this reference site, nor on the application: CODE BLUE. The user is responsible for checking valid references for this important information PRIOR to administering any medication to a patient. CODE BLUE is intended only as a drug dose calculator, not a drug reference.

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  • References
    • A-Z: Facts and Comparisons - A to Z Drug Facts 2001
    • HL: The Harriet Lane Handbook, Johns Hopkins Hospital 2001
    • PDT: Handbook of Pediatric Drug Therapy, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 2001
    • qRx: Epocrates qRx April 2002
  • Notes
    • When age specific dosing is not listed, the breakoff between child and adult dosing is 8 yrs. When used, this cut-off is noted below.

RAPID SEQUENCE


  • LIDOCAINE
    • Premedication - blunts stress response, increased ICP associated with ETI related trauma.
    • Adults
      • A-Z: 50-100 mg at rate of 25-50 mg/min; may repeat, but do not exceed 200-300 mg/hr
      • HL: N/A
      • PDT: 50-100 mg (1 to 1.5 mg/kg) by IV bolus at 25-50 mg/min
      • qRx:1-1.5 mg/kg IV bolus q 3-5 minutes., max dose 300 mg/hr
    • Pediatric
      • A-Z: 1 mg/kg q 5 to 10 minutes, max dose 5 mg/kg
      • HL: 1 mg/kg, repeat in 10 to 15 minutes, max dose 3-5 mg/kg in first hour.
      • PDT: 0.5-1 mg/kg
      • qRx: N/A

 

  • CODE BLUE
    • 1 mg/kg for all ages and weights. The indication of intubation premedication was listed, but not FDA approved
  • ATROPINE
    • Utilized to decrease oral secreations during and after intubation.
      • Adult
        • A-Z: 0.4-0.6 mg q 4-6 hours
        • HL: 0.5 mg
        • PDT: 0.4 mg IM/SC 30-60 min prior to anesthesia
        • qRx: 0.4 mg IM/SC 30-60 min prior to anesthesia
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • Infant < 5 kg: 0.04 mg/kg IV/SC/IM
          • Infant >5 kg: 0.03 mg/kg IV/SC/IM
          • Children: Lowest effective dose, start 0.01 mg/kg IV/SC/IM not to exceed 0.4 mg q 4-6 hours
        • HL: 0.01 mg/kg, max dose 0.4 mg, minimum dose 0.1 mg IV
        • PDT:
          • Infant = 3 kg: 0.1 mg IM 30-60 min prior to anesthesia
          • Infant 4-9 kg: 0.2 mg IM 30-60 min prior to anesthesia
          • Infant 10-20 kg: 0.3 mg IM 30-60 min prior to anesthesia
        • qRx:
          • Infant < 5 kg 0.02 mg/kg PO/IM/IV/SC q 4-6 hrs
          • Infant/Child > 5 kg 0.01-0.02 mg/kg PO/IM/IV/SC q 4-6 hrs
  • CODE BLUE
    • Weight < 10 kg: Minimum dose 0.1 mg IV
    • Weight >=10 kg and <40 kg: dose 0.01 mg/kg IV
    • Weight >=40 kg: Maximum dose 0.4 mg IV
  • PANCURONIUM / VECURONIUM
    • Non depolarizing paralytic, used in pre-medication phase for defasciculation.
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • Pancuronium: defasciculating dose not listed
          • Vecuronium: 0.04-0.06 mg/kg IV
        • HL:
          • Pancuronium: defasciculating dose not listed
        • PDT:
          • Pancuronium: defasciculating dose not listed
          • Vecuronium: defasciculating dose not listed
        • qRx:
          • Pancuronium: 0.04-0.1 mg/kg IV, defasciculating dose not listed
          • Vecuronium: defasciculating dose not listed
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • Pancuronium: defasciculating dose not listed
          • Vecuronium: 0.04-0.06 mg/kg IV, slightly higher for children <10 years, lower for infants
        • HL:
          • Pancuronium: 0.02 mg/kg initial dose, defasciculating dose not listed
          • Vecuronium: defasciculating dose not listed
        • PDT:
          • Pancuronium: 0.02 mg/kg initial dose, defasciculating dose not listed
          • Vecuronium: defasciculating dose not listed
        • qRx:
          • Pancuronium: 0.04-0.1 mg/kg IV, defasciculating dose not listed
          • Vecuronium: 0.04-0.06 mg/kg, following succinylcholine
  • CODE BLUE
    • Defasciculating doses not listed in these references
    • Dose taken from Johns Hopkins Children's Center "Kids Kard" ©1997
    • Dose 0.01 mg/kg for all ages, weights
  • FENTANYL
    • Narcotic analgesic, sedative. Dosing regimen below is for pre-medicating, not induction.
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • 50-100 mcg as surgery adjunct
        • HL:
          • N/A
        • PDT:
          • 2 mcg/kg IV - low dose regimen
        • qRx:
          • 2 mcg/kg for low dose
          • 2-20 mcg/kg for moderate dose
          • 20-50 mcg/kg for high dose
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • As low as 2-3 mcg/kg
        • HL:
          • 1-2 mcg/kg/dose q 30-60 minutes PRN
        • PDT:
          • 2-3 mcg/kg IV dosing 2-12 years old, for induction and maintenance of anesthesia
        • qRx:
          • 1-3 yrs: 2-3 mcg/kg IV, or alternatively 1-2 mcg/kg IV, then 0.5-1 mcg/kg/hr infusion
          • 3-12 yrs: 1-2 mcg/kg IV, or alternatively 1-2 mcg/kg IV, then 0.5-1 mcg/kg/hr infusion
          • >12 yrs: 0.5-1 mcg/kg IV, or alternatively 1-2 mcg/kg IV, then 0.5-1 mcg/kg/hr infusion
  • CODE BLUE
    • Chose lower dosing regimen as pre-medicating dose
    • 1-2 mcg/kg for all ages, weights
  • ETOMIDATE (Amidate)
    • Hypnotic Agent, used for induction. Minimal cardiac depressent side effects, when compared with barbituates.
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • Not listed
        • HL:
          • Not listed
        • PDT:
          • 0.2-0.6 mg/kg, usual dose 0.3 mg/kg IV over 30-60 seconds
        • qRx:
          • 0.2-0.6 mg/kg, usual dose 0.3 mg/kg IV over 30-60 seconds
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • Not listed
        • HL:
          • Not listed
        • PDT:
          • > 10 years: 0.2-0.6 mg/kg, usual dose 0.3 mg/kg IV over 30-60 seconds
        • qRx:
          • N/A
    • CODE BLUE
      • <10 years (34 kg): not recommended, N/A
      • >= 10 years (34 kg): 0.2-0.3 mg/kg
  • KETAMINE (Ketalar)
    • Dissociative Sedative Analgesic. Used for induction. Avoid in head injury patients.
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • 1-4.5 mg/kg via slow IVP over 60 sec.
        • HL:
          • 1-4.5 mg/kg via slow IVP over 60 sec.
        • PDT:
          • 1-4.5 mg/kg via slow IVP over 60 sec.
        • qRx:
          • 1-4.5 mg/kg via slow IVP over 60 sec.
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • 1-4.5 mg/kg via slow IVP over 60 sec.
        • HL:
          • 0.5-3 mg/kg vis slow IVP
        • PDT:
          • 1-4.5 mg/kg via slow IVP over 60 sec.
        • qRx:
          • 0.5-2 mg/kg via slow IVP
  • CODE BLUE
    • 1-2 mg/kg for all ages, weights
  • MIDAZOLAM (Versed)
    • Sedative hypnotic, benzodiazepine, used for induction.
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • 0.15-0.35 mg/kg for pre-medicated adults
        • HL:
          • 0.5-2 mg dose, may repeat, usual dose 2.5-5 mg
        • PDT:
          • 1-2.5 mg dose, may repeat, usual dose 2.5-5 mg
        • qRx:
          • 1 mg q 2-3 min, max 5 mg.
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • 6 mo - 5 yrs: 0.05-0.1 mg/kg, don't exceed 6 mg
          • 6-12 yrs: 0.025-0.05 mg/kg, don't exceed 10 mg
          • 12-16 yrs: Dose as adults, 0.15-0.35 mg/kg
        • HL:
          • Neonates: (>32 wks) 1 mcg/kg/min, titrate
          • Infants & Children, Mech Vent Sedation: 0.05-0.15 mg/kg
          • 6 mo-5 yrs: 0.05-0.1 mg/kg over 2-3 min, max dose 6 mg
          • 6-12 yrs: 0.025-0.05 mg/kg, don't exceed 10 mg
          • 12-16 yrs: Dose as adults, max 10 mg
        • PDT:
          • 6 mo-5 yrs: 0.05-0.1 mg/kg over 2-3 min, max dose 6 mg
          • 6-12 yrs: 0.025-0.05 mg/kg, don't exceed 10 mg
          • 12-16 yrs: Dose as adults, max 10 mg
        • qRx:
          • 6 mo-5 yrs: 0.05-0.1 mg/kg over 2-3 min, max dose 6 mg
          • 6-12 yrs: 0.025-0.05 mg/kg, don't exceed 10 mg
  • CODE BLUE
    • Wide theraputic ranges
    • Newborn (3.5 kg to 5 kg) : 1 mcg/kg/min IV drip
    • >= 2 months (5 kg): 0.05-0.1 mg/kg IV boluses, titrated
    • Maximum dose 10 mg. (only attained at 100 kg or greater weight)
  • PROPOFOL (Diprivan)
    • Hypnotic agent, used for induction. Does not provide analgesia.
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • 2-2.5 mg/kg total dose, titrated 40 mg q 10 sec.
          • 1-1.5 mg/kg total dose, elderly, debilitated, titrated 20 mg q 10 sec.
        • HL:
          • Not Listed
        • PDT:
          • 2-2.5 mg/kg total dose, titrated 40 mg q 10 sec.
          • 1-1.5 mg/kg total dose, elderly, debilitated, titrated 20 mg q 10 sec.
        • qRx:
          • 2-2.5 mg/kg total dose, titrated 40 mg q 10 sec.
          • 1-1.5 mg/kg total dose, elderly, debilitated, titrated 20 mg q 10 sec.
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • > 3 years: 2.5-3.5 mg/kg over 20-30 sec
        • HL:
          • Not Listed
        • PDT:
          • > 3 years: 2.5-3.5 mg/kg over 20-30 sec
        • qRx:
          • 2.5-3.5 mg/kg over 20-30 sec
  • CODE BLUE
    • Dosing not appropriate for elderly, ASA Class III/IV
    • < 3 years: N/A
    • > 3 years: 2-3 mg/kg
  • SUCCINYLCHOLINE (Anectine)
  • Depolarizing Paralytic
    • Adult
      • A-Z:
        • Not Listed
      • HL:
        • 0.3-1.1 mg/kg/dose
      • PDT:
        • 0.3-1.1 mg/kg IV
      • qRx:
        • 0.6-1.5 mg/kg IV, max 150 mg
    • PEDIATRIC
      • A-Z:
        • Not Listed
      • HL:
        • Infants and Children: 1-2 mg/kg, max 150 mg
      • PDT:
        • Infants: 2 mg/kg IV
        • Children and Adolescents: 1 mg/kg IV, max 150 mg
      • qRx:
        • 1-2 mg/kg IV
  • CODE BLUE
    • < 3 years (15 kg): 2 mg/kg IV
    • > 3 years (15 kg): 1-1.5 mg/kg IV
    • Maximum 150 mg
  • CISATRACURIUM (Nimbex)
    • Non-depolarizing rapid onset, short acting, paralytic
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • Not Listed
        • HL:
          • Not Listed
        • PDT:
          • 0.15-0.20 mg/kg IV
        • qRx:
          • 0.15-0.20 mg/kg IV
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • Not Listed
        • HL:
          • Not Listed
        • PDT:
          • Children 2-12 yrs: 0.1 mg/kg IV
        • qRx:
          • Not Listed
  • CODE BLUE
    • < 2 years (12.4 kg): N/A
    • 2-12 years: 0.1 mg/kg IV
    • > 12 years (43 kg): 0.15-0.2 mg/kg IV
  • ROCURONIUM (Zemuron) Version:roc
    • Non-depolarizing rapid onset, relatively short acting, paralytic
      • Adult
        • Sota Omoigui's Anesthesia Drugs Handbook 3rd Ed:
          • 0.6-1.2 mg/kg
        • HL:
          • 0.6-1.2 mg/kg/dose x 1
        • PDT:
          • 0.6-1.2 mg/kg
        • qRx:
          • 0.6-1.2 mg/kg
      • PEDIATRIC
        • Sota Omoigui's Anesthesia Drugs Handbook 3rd Ed:
          • 0.6-1.2 mg/kg
        • HL:
          • 0.6-1.2 mg/kg/does x 1
        • PDT:
          • Children >= 3 mo: 0.6-1.2 mg/kg
        • qRx:
          • Not Listed
    • CODE BLUE
      • 0.6-1.2 mg/kg/dose

ACLS

  • EPINEPHERINE 0.01 mg/kg
    • Sympathomimetic, vasopressor, inotrope
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • 0.5-1 mg IV q 3-5 min
        • HL:
          • 1-5 mg IV/ET q 3-5 min
        • PDT:
          • 0.5-1 mg IV q 3-5 min
        • qRx:
          • 0.5-1 mg IV q 3-5 min
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • 0.01 mg/kg - FIRST DOSE
        • HL:
          • Neonate: 0.01-0.03 mg/kg
          • Infants and Children: 0.01 mg/kg - FIRST DOSE
          • Infants and Children: 0.1 mg/kg - Subsequent Doses
        • PDT:
          • Neonate: 0.01-0.03 mg/kg
          • Infants and Children: 0.01 mg/kg - FIRST DOSE
          • Infants and Children: 0.1 mg/kg - Subsequent Doses
        • qRx:
          • Neonate: 0.01-0.03 mg/kg
          • Infants and Children: 0.01 mg/kg - FIRST DOSE
          • Infants and Children: 0.1 mg/kg - Subsequent Dose
    • CODE BLUE
      • 0.01 mg/kg for all ages upto 1 mg, Max 1 mg
  • EPINEPHERINE 0.1 mg/kg
    • Sympathomimetic, vasopressor, inotrope
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • 0.5-1 mg IV q 3-5 min
        • HL:
          • 1-5 mg IV/ET q 3-5 min
        • PDT:
          • 0.5-1 mg IV q 3-5 min
        • qRx:
          • 0.5-1 mg IV q 3-5 min
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • 0.1 mg/kg - Subsequent Doses
        • HL:
          • Neonate: 0.01-0.03 mg/kg
          • Infants and Children: 0.01 mg/kg - FIRST DOSE
          • Infants and Children: 0.1 mg/kg - Subsequent Doses
        • PDT:
          • Neonate: 0.01-0.03 mg/kg
          • Infants and Children: 0.01 mg/kg - FIRST DOSE
          • Infants and Children: 0.1 mg/kg - Subsequent Doses
        • qRx:
          • Neonate: 0.01-0.03 mg/kg
          • Infants and Children: 0.01 mg/kg - FIRST DOSE
          • Infants and Children: 0.1 mg/kg - Subsequent Doses
  • CODE BLUE
    • 0.1 mg/kg for all ages, up to Max 1 mg dose
  • ATROPINE
    • Anti-cholinergic
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • 0.4-2 mg q 4-6 hrs
        • HL:
          • 0.5-1 mg IV q 5 min, Max 2 mg
        • PDT:
          • 0.5-1 mg IV q 5 min, Max 2 mg
        • qRx:
          • 0.5-1 mg IV q 5 min, Max 2 mg
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • 0.01-0.03 mg/kg q 1-2 hrs
        • HL:
          • 0.02 mg/kg IV q 5 min x 2-3 doses.
          • Max single dose 0.5 mg in children, 1 mg total
          • Max single dose 1 mg in adolescents, 2 mg total
        • PDT:
          • Children: 0.02 mg/kg up to max 1 mg
        • qRx:
          • 0.02 mg/kg IV q 5 min x 2-3 doses.
          • Max single dose 0.5 mg in children, 1 mg total
          • Max single dose 1 mg in adolescents, 2 mg total
  • CODE BLUE
    • < 8 yrs (27 kg): 0.02 mg/kg
    • >= 8 yrs: 0.5-1 mg IV - adult dosing
  • LIDOCAINE
    • Anti-arrhythmic - Class 1B
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • 50-100 mg IV bolus
        • HL:
          • Not listed
        • PDT:
          • 50-100 mg (1-1.5 mg/kg) IV bolus
        • qRx:
          • 1-1.5 mg/kg bolus q 3-5 min, max 300 mg/hr
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • 1 mg/kg q 5-10 min, max dose 5 mg/kg
          • No specific age range
        • HL:
          • 1 mg/kg IV, may repeat in 10-15 min, max 3-5 mg/kg in first hour
        • PDT:
          • 0.5-1 mg/kg IV
        • qRx:
          • Not listed
  • CODE BLUE
    • < 8 yrs (27 kg): 1 mg/kg
    • >= 8 yrs: 1-1.5 mg/kg IV - adult dosing
  • AMIODARONE
    • Anti-arrhythmic - Class III
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • IV dosing not listed
        • HL:
          • 150 mg over 10 minutes (w/pulse)
        • PDT:
          • 150 mg over 10 minutes (w/pulse)
        • qRx:
          • 300 mg IV x 1, ACLS pulseless VT/VF
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • Not listed
        • HL:
          • 5 mg/kg over 30 minutes
        • PDT:
          • Not listed
        • qRx:
          • 5 mg/kg IV over 5-60 minutes
          • Avoid in newborn, contains benzyl alcohol
  • CODE BLUE
    • Newborn: N/A
    • > 5 kg and <= 60 kg: 5 mg/kg IV
    • > 60 kg: 300 mg bolus for Pulseless VT/VF, Adult dose
  • DOPAMINE
    • Vasopressor, inotrope
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • Initial dose 2-5 mcg/kg/min IV
          • Most pts maintained <=20 mcg/kg/min IV
        • HL:
          • 2-5 mcg/kg/min IV - low dose
          • 5-15 mcg/kg/min IV - intermediate dosing
          • >20 mcg/kg/min IV - high dose, decreases renal perfusion
        • PDT:
          • 1-5 mcg/kg/min to 20-50 mcg/kg/min IV
        • qRx:
          • 1-50 mcg/kg/min IV
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • Not listed
        • HL:
          • 2-5 mcg/kg/min IV- low dose
          • 5-15 mcg/kg/min IV- intermediate dosing
          • >20 mcg/kg/min IV- high dose, decreases renal perfusion
        • PDT:
          • Neonates: 0.5-20 mcg/kg/min IV
          • Infants and children: 1-20 mcg/kg/min IV
        • qRx:
          • 5-20 mcg/kg/min IV
  • CODE BLUE
    • 2-20 mcg/kg/min for all ages, weight
  • DOBUTAMINE
    • Inotrope
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • Initial dose 2.5-10 mcg/kg/min IV
          • Increased HR > 20 mcg/kg/min IV
          • 40 mcg/kg/min IV -Maximum dosing
        • HL:
          • 2.5-15 mcg/kg/min IV
          • 40 mcg/kg/min IV -Maximum dosing
        • PDT:
          • 2.5-15 mcg/kg/min IV
          • 40 mcg/kg/min IV -Maximum dosing
        • qRx:
          • 2-20 mcg/kg/min IV
          • 40 mcg/kg/min IV -Maximum dosing
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • Not Listed
        • HL:
          • 2.5-15 mcg/kg/min IV
          • 40 mcg/kg/min IV -Maximum dosing
        • PDT:
          • Neonates:2-20 mcg/kg/min IV
          • Infants and children: 2-20 mcg/kg/min IV
        • qRx:
          • 2-20 mcg/kg/min IV
          • 40 mcg/kg/min IV -Maximum dosing
  • CODE BLUE
    • 2-20 mcg/kg/min for all ages, weights
  • NOREPINEPHERINE
    • Vasopressor
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • Titrate 2-12 mcg/min
        • HL:
          • 4 mcg/min to start
          • 8-12 mcg/min, usual dosing range
        • PDT:
          • 2-12 mcg/min, then titrate to BP
          • Maintenance is usually 2-4 mcg/min
        • qRx:
          • 2-12 mcg/min IV
          • 40 mcg/kg/min IV -Maximum dosing
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • Not Listed
        • HL:
          • 0.05-0.1 mcg/kg/min IV
          • Max dose 2 mcg/kg/min
        • PDT:
          • Children: 2 mcg/min, titrated to BP
          • Or 0.1 mcg/kg/min IV, titrated to BP
        • qRx:
          • Not Listed
  • CODE BLUE
    • < 8 yrs: 0.05-0.3 mcg/kg/min - From DrugDex
    • >= 8 yrs: 2-12 mcg/min - Fixed Adult dosing
  • PHENYLEPHRINE
    • Vasopressor
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • 100-180 mcg/min to start
          • 40-60 mcg/min maintenance rate
        • HL:
          • 100-180 mcg/min to start
          • 40-60 mcg/min maintenance rate
        • PDT:
          • Not Listed
        • qRx:
          • 40-180 mcg/min IV
          • Alt 50 mcg boluses IV
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • Not listed
        • HL:
          • 0.1-0.5 mcg/kg/min IV
          • Titrate to effect
        • PDT:
          • Not Listed
        • qRx:
          • Not Listed
  • CODE BLUE
    • <= 16 yrs (70 kg): 0.1-0.5 mcg/kg/min
    • >16 yrs (70 kg): 40-180 mcg/min - Fixed Adult dosing
  • VASOPRESSIN
    • Vasopressor
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • Not Listed for this indication
        • HL:
          • Not Listed for this indication
        • PDT:
          • Not Listed for this indication
        • qRx:
          • 40 U IV x 1 for pulseless VT/VF
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • Not listed for this indication
        • HL:
          • Not listed for this indication
        • PDT:
          • Not listed for this indication
        • qRx:
          • Not listed for this indication
  • CODE BLUE
    • <= 16 yrs (70 kg): N/A
    • >16 yrs (70 kg): 40 units IV x 1- Fixed Adult dosing
  • MANNITOL LOAD
    • Osmotic diuretic
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • Not Listed
        • HL:
          • 0.25-1 g/kg/dose IV over 20-30 minutes for cerebral edema
        • PDT:
          • Not Listed
        • qRx:
          • 0.25-2 g/kg/dose IV over 30-60 minutes for cerebral edema
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • Not Listed
        • HL:
          • 0.25-1 g/kg/dose IV over 20-30 minutes
        • PDT:
          • < 12 yrs: 2 g/kg as a 15% to 20% solution over 30-60 minutes for increased ICP
          • > 12 yrs: 1.5-2 g/kg as a 15% to 25% solution over 30-60 minutes for increased ICP
        • qRx:
          • Not Listed
  • CODE BLUE
    • 0.25-1 g/kg for all ages, weights
    • Conservatively listing the lower dose range from Harriett Lane, clinicians should adjust their dosing when appropriate
  • FUROSEMIDE (Lasix)
    • Loop diuretic
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • Not Listed
        • HL:
          • 20-80 mg/24 hrs
        • PDT:
          • 40-80 mg IV
        • qRx:
          • 40-80 mg IV
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • 1 mg/kg Usual dose
        • HL:
          • Neonates: 0.5-1 mg/kg
          • Infants and Children: 0.5-2 mg/kg
        • PDT:
          • 1 mg/kg IV, maximum 6 mg/kg
        • qRx:
          • Neonates: 1-2 mg/kg IV q 12-24 hrs
          • Infants and Children: 1-2 mg/kg IV q 6-12 hrs
  • CODE BLUE
    • < 5 kg (2 mo): 1-3 mg IV - from Drug Dex
    • >=5 kg (2 mo) and <=27 kg (8 yrs): 1 mg/kg IV
    • > 27 kg: 0.5-1 mg/kg IV
  • METHYLPREDNISILONE (Solumedrol)
    • Corticosteroid
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • Not Listed for this indication
        • HL:
          • 30 mg/kg IV over 15 minutes
          • 5.4 mg/kg/hr for 23 hours
        • PDT:
          • 30 mg/kg IV over 15 minutes
          • 5.4 mg/kg/hr for 23 hours
        • qRx:
          • 30 mg/kg IV over 15 minutes
          • 5.4 mg/kg/hr for 23 hours
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • 1 mg/kg Usual dose
        • HL:
          • 30 mg/kg IV over 15 minutes
          • 5.4 mg/kg/hr for 23 hours
        • PDT:
          • Not listed for this indication
        • qRx:
          • 30 mg/kg IV over 15 minutes
          • 5.4 mg/kg/hr for 23 hours
  • CODE BLUE
    • 30 mg/kg IV over 15 minutes
    • 5.4 mg/kg/hr for 23 hours
  • DEXAMETHASONE (Decadron)
    • Corticosteroid
      • Adult
        • A-Z:
          • 10 mg IV for cerebral edema
        • HL:
          • Not listed for this indication
        • PDT:
          • 10 mg IV for cerebral edema
        • qRx:
          • Not listed for this indication
      • PEDIATRIC
        • A-Z:
          • Not listed for this indication
        • HL:
          • 1-2 mg/kg/dose, Max dose 16 mg/24 hrs
        • PDT:
          • Not listed for this indication
        • qRx:
          • 1-1.5 mg/kg IV qd, Max dose 16 mg/24 hrs
    • CODE BLUE
      • <=10 kg: 1-1.5 mg/kg
      • > 10 kg: 10 mg IV x 1