PediRounds

Etomidate — paediatric dose

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

Dose0.3 mg/kg IV
Per kg0.3 mg/kg
RouteIV
Frequencyinduction

Clinical notes

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

Sources

  • Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
  • The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
  • BNF for Children
  • PALS 2020 guidelines