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3.5kg (newborn)
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Critical Care Quick Reference Group
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Age | newborn |
| Broselow Color | Grey |
Normal Vital Signs
| Heart Rate[1] | 120-160 |
| Respiratory Rate[1] | 40-60 |
| Systolic BP | >60 |
Intubation
| Medication | Dose | Calculation |
| Pretreatment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lidocaine | 5 mg | 1.5 mg/kg[2] |
| Fentanyl | 3.5 mcg | 1 mcg/kg |
| Atropine | 0.07 mg | 0.02 mg/kg |
| RSI | ||
| Etomidate | 1.1 mg | 0.3 mg/kg |
| Succinylcholine | 5 mg | 1.5 mg/kg |
| Midazolam (Versed) | 0.4 mg | 0.1 mg/kg (max 2 mg per dose) |
| Ketamine | 7 mg | 2 mg/kg |
| Vecuronium | 0.4 mg | 0.1 mg/kg |
| Rocuronium | 3.5 mg | 1 mg/kg |
| Equipment | ||
| ET Tube (cuffed) | 3 ±0.5 | age/4+3 |
| ET Tube (uncuffed) | 4 ±0.5 | age/4+4 |
| Blade | 1 | Miller or MAC |
| cm to teeth | 9 | 3 x ETT size |
Pulseless Arrest
| Medication | Dose | Calculation |
| Defibrilation | 7 J | 2 J/kg (max 200) |
| Epinephrine (1:10,000) | 0.035 mg | 0.01 mg/kg (max 1 mg) |
| Amiodarone load (without pulse) | 18 mg | 5 mg/kg (max 300) |
| Lidocaine | 3.5 mg | 1 mg/kg |
| Lidocaine Infusion | 175 mcg/min | 50 mcg/kg/min |
| Magnesium sulfate | 175 mg | 50 mg/kg (max 2000 mg) |
| CalCl (100mg/mL) | 70 | 20 mg/kg (max 1000 mg) |
| Sodium Bicarbonate (8.4%) | 3.5mL | 1 mL/kg (max 50 mL) |
Cardiac with Pulse
| Medication | Dose | Calculation |
| Adenosine | 0.35 mg | 0.1 mg/kg (max 6 mg) |
| Adenosine Repeat | 0.7 mg | 0.2 mg/kg (max 12 mg) |
| Amiodarone load (with pulse) | 18 mg | 5 mg/kg |
| Amiodarone 2nd/3rd dose | repeat loading dose up to total 3 times | 15 mg/kg max |
| Atropine | 0.07 mg | 0.02 mg/kg (max 1 mg) |
| Cardioversion First Shock | 3.5 J | 1 J/kg |
| Cardioversion Second Shock | 7 J | 2 J/kg | Procainamide | 52.5 mg | 15 mg/kg (max 1500 mg) |
| Diltiazem | 0.88 mg | 0.25 mg/kg |
| Esmolol | 350 mcg/min | 100 mcg/kg/min |
| Magnesium sulfate | 175 mg | 50 mg/kg |
| Nitroglycerin drip | 0.175 mcg | 0.05 mcg/kg/min |
| Glucagon | 0.09 mg | 0.025 mg/kg |
Hypoglycemia
| Medication | Dose | Calculation
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| D10 W | 8.75 mL | 2.5 mL/kg |
| Glucagon | 0.09 mg | 0.025 mg/kg |
Vasopressors
| Medication | IV Dose (mcg/kg/min) | Concentration |
| Norepinephrine (Levophed) | 0.1-2 mcg/kg/min | 8mg in 500mL D5W |
| Dopamine | 2-20 mcg/kg/min | 400mg in 250 D5W |
| Dobutamine | 2-20 mcg/kg/min | 250mg in 250 mg D5W |
| Epinephrine | 0.1-1 mcg/kg/min | 1mg in 250 D5W |
Sedation
| Medication | Dose | Calculation |
| Lorazepam (Ativan) | 0.2 mg | 0.05 mg/kg (max 2 mg per dose) |
| Morphine | 0.35 mg | 0.1 mg/kg |
| Fenatnyl | 3.5 mcg | 1 mcg/kg |
| Ketamine | 3.5 mg | 1 mg/kg |
| Midazolam (Versed) | 0.4 mg | 0.1 mg/kg (max 2 mg per dose) |
| Propofol IV (initial) | 3.5 mg | 1 mg/kg |
| Propofol (drip) | 175 mcg | 50 mcg/kg/min |
Seizure and CNS
| Medication | Dose | Calculation |
| Lorazepam (Ativan) | 0.2 mg | 0.05 mg/kg (max 2 mg per dose) |
| Fosphenytoin (PE = phenytoin equivalent) | 70 PE | 20 PE/kg |
| Phenytoin (Dilantin) | 70 mg | 20 mg/kg |
| Phenobarbitol | 35 mg | 10 mg/kg |
| Diazepam (Valium) rectal | 0.4 mg | 0.1 mg/kg every 2 min |
| Levetiracetam (Keppra) | 70 mg | 20 mg/kg |
| Mannitol | 3.5 g | 1 g/kg |
| Hypoglycemia | IV dextrose | see glucose table |
Trauma
| Medication | Dose | Calculation |
| Normal saline 0.9% bolus | 70mL | |
| PRBCs (1u=250mL) | 20mL | |
| Chest tube (fr) | 10 | |
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| NG tube (fr) | 5 |
Equipment
| Medication | Dose | Calculation |
| Chest tube (fr) | 10 | |
| Central line |
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| NG tube (fr) | 5 |
Fluids
| Medication | Dose | Calculation |
| Normal saline 0.9% bolus | 70mL | 20 mL/kg |
| Maintenance | 14mL/hr | 4-2-1 Rule |
| PRBCs (1u=250mL) | 35mL |
See Also
Quick Reference Groups[3]
| Adult | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Weight | ||||
| Large adult | 100kg | ||||
| ADULT | 70kg | ||||
| Small adult | 50kg | ||||
| Pediatric | |||||
| Broslow Color | Weight (Age) | ||||
| Green | 35kg (10yr) | ||||
| Orange | 25kg (8yr) | ||||
| Blue | 20kg (6yr) | ||||
| White | 15kg (4yr) | ||||
| Yellow | 12kg (2yr) | ||||
| Purple | 10kg (1yr) | ||||
| Red | 8kg (6mo) | ||||
| Pink | 6kg (4mo) | ||||
| Gray | 5kg (2mo) | ||||
| 3.5kg (newborn) | |||||
| Premie | 2kg (preemie) | ||||
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Harriet Lane Handbook, 18th Ed. Johns Hopkins Hospital.
- ↑ Robinson N, Clancy M. Emerg Med J. 2001 Nov; 18(6): 453–457. In patients with head injury undergoing rapid sequence intubation, does pretreatment with intravenous lignocaine/lidocaine lead to an improved neurological outcome? A review of the literature doi:10.1136/emj.18.6.453 PMCID:PMC1725712
- ↑ Unless otherwise noted, all pediatric dosing per AAP guidelines: AAP Committee on Drugs. Drugs for Pediatric Emergencies full text
