Pharmacology Doses Flashcards
(44 cards)
ADRENALINE - Dose
Cardiac Arrest
Patients ≥16 years of age
- 1mg (10mL) 1:10,000 IV bolusRepeat every 2nd cycle (approx. 4 min)
- 2mg (2mL) 1:1,000 ETT bolusRepeat every 2nd cycle (approx. 4 min) Maximum ETT dose: 10mg (10mL)
Following return of circulation post cardiac arrest
50mcg (0.5mL) 1:10,000 IV bolus every minute until systolic BP > 100mmHg or an adrenaline infusion is running
Patients < 16 years of age
- 10mcg/kg (0.1mL/kg) 1:10,000 IV/IO bolus Repeat every 2nd cycle (approx. 4 min)
- 100mcg/kg (0.1mL/kg) 1:1,000 ETT bolusRepeat every 2nd cycle (approx. 4 min) Maximum bolus dose 2mg (2mL) Maximum ETT dose: 5 total doses
ETT adrenaline must only be used if IV / IO access is unavailable
ADRENALINE - Dose
Adrenaline infusion
Patients >16 years of age
1mg (10mL) 1:10,000 diluted in 90mL Hartmann’s via burette with micro drip Commence 5mcg/min (30 drops per minute) and titrate whilst indications persist
ADRENALINE - Dose
Asthma & anaphylaxis
Patients≥ 16 years of age
500mcg (0.5mL) 1:1,000 IM into lateral aspect of thigh Repeat every 5 minutes whilst indications persist
100mcg (1mL) 1:10,000 IV bolus if unresponsive to IM injection
Repeat every minute whilst indications persist
Patients < 16 years of age
10mcg/kg (0.01mL/kg) 1:1,000 IM bolus into lateral aspect of thigh Repeat every 5 minutes whilst indications persist
10mcg/kg (0.1mL/kg) 1:10,000 IV bolus slowly if unresponsive to IM injection Maximum bolus dose 100mcg (1mL)
Repeat every 5 minutes whilst indications persist
ADRENALINE - Dose
Bradycardia
Patients ≥ 16 years of age
100mcg (1mL) 1:10,000 IV bolus
Repeat every minute until PR > 50 and perfusion is adequate or a continuous adrenaline infusion is running
ETT adrenaline must only be used if IV / IO access is unavailable
Patients < 16 years of age
10mcg/kg (0.1mL/kg) 1:10,000 IV/IO bolus slowly
Maximum bolus dose 100mcg
Repeat every 3 minutes whilst indications persist
ADRENALINE - Dose
Cardiogenic Shock
Patients ≥ 16 years of age
Adrenaline Infusion
ADRENALINE - Dose
Cardiogenic Shock
Patients ≥ 16 years of age
Adrenaline Infusion
ADRENALINE - Dose
Newborn care
Indication: HR < 60 per min despite effective CPR 10mcg/kg (0.1mL/kg) 1:10,000 IV/IO bolus Repeat every 4 minutes whilst indications persist
ADRENALINE - Dose
Severe croup
Patients < 16 years of age
500mcg/kg (0.5mL/kg) 1:1,000 Nebulised Maximum bolus dose: 5mg (5mL)
Repeat after 30 minutes whilst indications persist
AMIODARONE – dose
VF or pulseless VT
Patients ≥ 16 years of age
300mg (6mL) IV undiluted bolus
Repeat 150mg (3mL) IV undiluted bolus whilst indications persist Maximum dose: 450mg (9mL)
Patients < 16 years of age
5mg/kg (0.1mL/kg) undiluted IV bolus Repeat once whilst indications persist Maximum dose: 10mg/kg (0.2mL/kg)
Dysrhythmias - tachycardia
Patients ≥ 16 years of age
50mg (1mL) IV undiluted bolus
Repeat every 3 minutes whilst indications persist Maximum dose: 300mg (6mL)
ASPIRIN - Dose
Suspected acute coronary syndrome
Patients ≥ 16 years of age
** **300mg (1 tablet) chewed and swallowed, may be taken with a small amount of water if required
**Aspirin administration is not contraindicated by regular daily use of aspirin and/or warfarin **
ATROPINE - Dose Bradycardia
Patients ≥ 16 years of age
600mcg (1mL) IV undiluted bolus
Repeat every 60 seconds whilst indications persist Maximum dose: 3mg (5mL)
600mcg (1mL) IM undiluted bolus
Repeat every 3 minutes whilst indications persist Maximum dose: 3mg (5mL)
Patients < 16 years of age
20 mcg/kg (0.2mL/kg) IV/IO diluted bolus No repeat dose
20 mcg/kg (0.03mL/kg) IM undiluted bolus
No repeat dose
Paediatric initial bolus dose may exceed the bolus dose for ≥16 years of age
ATROPINE - Dose Organophosphate/nerve agent poisoning (auto injector)
Patients ≥ 16 years of age
2mg (AtroPen® Auto-Injector) IM bolus
Repeat every 3 minutes whilst indications persist Maximum dose: no maximum dose
Patients < 16 years of age
2mg (AtroPen® Auto-Injector) IM bolus
Repeat once after 30 minutes whilst indications persist Maximum dose: 4mg
CALCIUM GLUCONATE – dose
_ Hyperkalaemia_
Patients ≥ 16 years of age
1g (10mL) IV over 2 minutes
Patients < 16 years of age
20mg/kg (0.2mL/kg) IV/IO over 2 minutes Maximum bolus dose 1g (10mL)
Sodium bicarbonate and calcium gluconate precipitate when mixed together flush the line between administration of these drugs

FENTANYL - Dose
Adult and paediatric doses have been calculated to incorporate the dead space of the Mucosal Atomising Device (MAD), in the first administration (spray) which is 30mcg ‐ 0.1mL
Patients ≥16 years of age
240mcg IN spray in alternate nostrils
- First spray 120mcg (0.4mL) ‐ patient receives 90mcg
- Second spray 90mcg (0.3mL)
- Third spray 60mcg (0.2mL)
Repeat 60mcg (0.2mL) every 5 minutes whilst indications persist
Patients with advanced age, smaller than average size and general debility should receive an initial dose of 120mcg IN spray in alternate nostrils
- First spray 90mcg (0.3mL) ‐ patient receives 60mcg
- Second spray 60mcg (0.2mL)
Repeat 60mcg (0.2mL) every 5 minutes whilst indications persist
Patients 6 to < 16 years of age
75mcg IN spray
- First spray 105mcg (0.35mL) ‐ patient receives 75mcg
- Repeat every 5 minutes 30mcg (0.1mL) whilst indications persist
Patients 4 to < 6 years of age
30mcg (0.1mL) IN
- First spray 60mcg (0.2mL) ‐ patient receives 30mcg
- Repeat every 5 minutes 30mcg (0.1mL) whilst indications persist
- Maximum dose: 90mcg (0.3mL) total
This regime may be repeated after 30 minutes whilst indications persist
Patients 1 to < 4 years of age
30mcg (0.1mL) IN
- First spray 60mcg (0.2mL) ‐ patient receives 30mcg
- Repeat every 10 minutes 30mcg (0.1mL) whilst indications persist
- Maximum dose: 90mcg (0.3mL) total
This regime may be repeated after 30 minutes whilst indications persist
FEXOFENADINE - Dose
Patients ≥ 12 years of age
180mg (1 tablet) PO
- Maximum dose: 180mg (1 tablet) in 24 hours
FRUSEMIDE - Dose
Cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
**Patients ≥ 16 years of age **
40mg (4mL) IV/IM, for patients not taking oral diuretics
Repeat once after 10 minutes whilst indications persist
Maximum dose: 80mg (8mL)
80mg (8mL) IV/IM, for patients already taking oral diuretics
Repeat once after 10 minutes whilst indications persist
Maximum dose: 160mg (16mL)
GLUCAGON - Dose
**Patients > 16 years of age **
1mg (1mL) of reconstituted solution SC/IM
Patients < 16 years of age
500mcg (0.5mL) of reconstituted solution SC/IM
When the patient regains consciousness give food to prevent recurrence of hypoglycaemia. Carbohydrates constitute the main source of energy for all body
functions especially the brain. Cereals, vegetables, fruits, rice, potatoes, legumes and flour products are the main source of carbohydrates
GLUCOSE 10% - Dose
Patients ≥ 11 years of age
15g (150mL) IV bolus
- Repeat every 3 minutes 10g (100mL) IV whilst indications persist
- Maximum dose: no maximum dose
Patients < 11 years of age
- 5g/kg (5mL/kg) IV bolus
* Maximum bolus dose 15g
* Repeat 0.5g/kg (5mL/kg) IV bolus whilst indications persist
* Maximum dose: no maximum dose
Newborn
Indication: BGL < 3mmol/L
- 25g/kg (2.5mL/kg) IV/IO bolus
* Repeat whilst indications persist
**IV line must be flushed with 10ml 0.9% normal saline at the completion of administration or prior to the administration of other medications **
GLUCOSE GEL - Dose
Hypoglycaemia
- Patients ≥ 2 years of age
15g (37.5g tube) PO
Repeat once after 15 minutes whilst indications persist
Maximum dose: 30g
**Give the patient food to prevent recurrence of hypoglycaemia. Carbohydrates constitute the main source of energy for all body functions especially the brain. Cereals, vegetables, fruits, rice, potatoes, legumes and flour products are the main source of carbohydrates **
GLYCERYLTRINITRATE - Dose
Suspected acute coronary syndrome
Patients ≥ 16 years of age_ _
600mcg (1 tablet) SL
Repeat every 5 minutes, monitor BP
Maximum dose: 1.8mg (3 tablets)
This regime can be repeated 30 minutes after last administration, if indicated
Cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
Patients ≥ 16 years of age
600mcg (1 tablet) SL
Repeat every 5 minutes, monitor BP closely
Maximum dose: 1.8mg (3 tablets)
This regime can be repeated 30 minutes after last administration, if indicated
Autonomic dysreflexia
Patients ≥ 16 years of age
300mcg (½ tablet) SL
Repeat every 5 minutes, monitor BP closely
Maximum dose: 900mcg (1.5 tablets)
**Note: Patients with advanced age, smaller than average size or general debility should receive an initial dose of 300mcg (half a tablet) with subsequent doses of either 300mcg or 600mcg depending on response to a max of 1.8mg (3 tablets) **
HARTMANN’S - Dose
Burns
All Ages
Indication: TBSA > 25%
10mL/kg IV/IO bolus over one hour
Repeat every hour
HARTMANN’S - Dose
Rehydration/Fluid Replacement
All ages
Newborns with failure to respond to CPR and adrenaline
10mL/kg IV or IO
No repeat dose
HARTMANN’S - Dose
Keep IV patent and flush medications
All ages
Flush medications with 10-20mL IV
Use caution when flushing medications in patients < 16 years of age as excessive volume administration may inadvertently occur