Preoperative
Child = 2 yr and 15-39 kg: 5 mcg/kg PO as lozenge. May need 10-15 mcg/kg. Max 400 mcg.
Child = 2 yr and = 40 kg: 5 mcg/kg PO as lozenge; max 400 mcg.
Adult: 50-100 mcg IM 30-60 min before surgery. Or 1 oralet U containing 100, 200, 300, or 400 mcg PO 20-40 min before surgery for pt to suck until dissolved.
Adjunct to regional anes
Adult: 50-100 mcg IM or slow IV over 1-2 min.
Induction, maintenance of anesthesia
Child 2-12 yr; Reduced dose as low as 2-3 mcg/kg |