Opiate-induced respiratory depression
Child: 0.01 mg/kg IV; then 0.1 mg/kg prn. Cont infusion: 0.024-0.16 mg/kg/h. If IV route not available, give IM, SC in divided doses.
Adult: 0.4-2 mg IV, SC, IM q 2-3 min prn. Reconsider diagnosis in no response after 10 mg.
Postoperative opiate drepssion
Neonate (asphyxia neonatorum): 0.01 mg/kg IV in umbilical vein q 2-3 min prn until response. Conc neonate, child: 0.02 mg/ml.
Adult: 0.1-02 mg IV q 2-3 min prn until response. |