Test dose for marked oliguria, suspected inadequate RF
Child = 12 yr: 0.2 gram/kg or 6 gram/m2 IV over 3-5 min.
Child > 12 yr, adult: 200 mg/kg or 12.5 gram as 15-20% solution IV over 3-5 min. Response is adequate if 30-50 ml urine/h is excreted over 2-3 h.
Oliguria
Child = 12 yr: 2 gram/kg or 60 gram/m2 IV.
Child > 12 yr, adult: 50-100 gram as 15-20% solution IV over 90 min-several h.
Prevention of oliguria, acute RF
Child > 12 yr, adult: 50-100 gram, then 5-10% solution IV. Exact concentrated is determined by fluid requirements.
Edema, ascites
Child = 12 yr: 2 gram/kg or 60 gram/m2 IV as 15-20% solution over 2-6 h.
Child > 12 yr, adult: 100 gram as 10-20% solution IV over 2-6 h.
Reduce IOP, intracranial pressure
Child = 12 yr: 2 gram/kg or 60 gram/m2 IV as 15-20% solution over 30-60 min.
Child > 12 yr, adult: 1.5-2 gram/kg as 15-25% solution IV over 30-60 min, 60-90 min before surgery. |