Estimation of weight uses APLS formula: weight = 2 x (age+4)
Drug dosing in obesity or malnutrition| Premed | Dose | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Midazolam (buccal) | 0.3mg/kg | 10mg |
| Midazolam (oral) | 0.5mg/kg | 20mg |
| Dexmedetomidine (intranasal)* | 2mcg/kg | 200mcg |
| Drug | Conc | Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Propofol 1% | 10mg/ml | 3mg/kg |
| Ketamine 10mg/ml | 10mg/ml | 2.5mg/kg |
| Rocuronium (normal) | 10mg/ml | 0.6mg/kg |
| Rocuronium (RSI) | 10mg/ml | 1mg/kg |
| Neostig/Glyco | ml/ml | 0.02ml/kg |
| Emergency Drug | Conc | Dose | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suxamethonium (IV) | 50mg/ml | 1mg/kg | 150mg |
| Atropine | 600mcg/ml | 20mcg/kg | 600mcg |
| Drug | Dose | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Cefuroxime | 50mg/kg | 1500mg |
| Co-amoxiclav | 30mg/kg | 1200mg |
| Metronidazole | 7.5mg/kg | 500mg |
| Gentamicin | 3mg/kg | mg |
| Drug | Conc | Dose | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron | 2mg/ml | 0.15mg/kg | 4mg |
| Dexamethasone | 3.3mg/ml | 0.15mg/kg | 6.6mg |
| Drug | Conc | Dose | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV Paracetamol <10kg | 10mg/ml | 7.5mg/kg | |
| IV Paracetamol ≥10kg | 10mg/ml | 15mg/kg | 1g |
| Ibuprofen PO | 10mg/kg | 400mg | |
| Diclofenac PO/PR | 1mg/kg | 50mg |