Esmolol — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Esmolol in children. Category: Cardiac.
| Dose | 500 mcg/kg load over 1 min, then 50-200 mcg/kg/min |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 500 mcg/kg |
| Route | IV |
| Frequency | load |
Clinical notes
Ultra-short-acting beta-blocker; useful for tachyarrhythmia / hypertension.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines