Calcium chloride 10% — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Calcium chloride 10% in children. Category: Fluid/Electrolyte.
| Dose | 0.2 mL/kg of 10% slow IV (central line preferred) |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 0.2 mL/kg |
| Maximum | 10 mL |
| Route | slow IV |
Clinical notes
~3x elemental calcium of gluconate. Max 10 mL. Extravasation causes tissue necrosis.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines