Salbutamol (nebulised) — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Salbutamol (nebulised) in children. Category: Respiratory.
| Dose | 2.5 mg (<5 yr) or 5 mg (≥5 yr); IV 5 mcg/kg load then 1–2 mcg/kg/min |
|---|---|
| Route | NEB |
| Frequency | prn/continuous |
Clinical notes
Not weight-based when nebulised. Monitor K+ and lactate.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines