Etomidate — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Etomidate in children. Category: Sedation.

Clinical notes

Haemodynamically stable induction; adrenal suppression - avoid infusions and caution in sepsis.

0.3 mg/kg IV. That is 0.3 mg/kg per dose.

Etomidate is given by IV, induction.

Reviewed by Dr Santanu Ghosh — MBBS, MD Paediatrics (Army), IDPCCM (IAP, ICH Kolkata). Paediatrician and paediatric critical care specialist.

Compiled from standard paediatric references. Verify against a current formulary and your local protocol.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-12.