Ketamine — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Ketamine in children. Category: Sedation.
| Dose | IV 1–2 mg/kg; IM 4–5 mg/kg |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 1–2 mg/kg |
| Maximum | 150 mg |
| Route | IV |
Clinical notes
Preserves airway/BP. Bronchodilator. Emergence phenomena.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines