Nitroprusside — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Nitroprusside in children. Category: Infusion.
| Dose | 0.5–4 mcg/kg/min |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 0.5–4 mcg/kg/min/kg |
| Route | IV |
| Frequency | titrate |
Clinical notes
Cyanide toxicity with prolonged/high dose.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines