Pediatric Epilepsy

Question 1

What are general guidelines for pediatric care?

Answer 1

Place in a protected position, administer high flow oxygen, obtain blood glucose levels and temperature level, and determine patient’s color on length based tape

Question 2

What is the Valium dose for pediatric Seizures?

Answer 2

.2 mg/kilograms IV repeat every five minutes PRN to a max dose of 10 mg.

Administration rectally: .5 mg per kilogram to a max dose of 10 mg.

Question 3

What is the Versed dose for pediatric seizures?

Answer 3

.2 mg/kilograms IM/IN to a max dose of 10 mg.

.1 mg/ kilogram IV/ IO to a max dose of 5 mg

Question 4

What is the Ativan dose for seizures in pediatric patients?

Answer 4

IV/IO/IM: .1 mg/kilogram every 5 to 10 minutes PRN to a max dose of 2 mg.