From: Considerations for pediatric burn sedation and analgesia
Medication | Common dosages (continuous) | Common dosages (procedural) |
---|---|---|
Midazolam | 0.06–0.12 mg/kg/h | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg by mouth 30 min prior |
Dexmedetomidine | 0.2–1.5 mcg/kg/h | Loading 1 mcg/kg IV over 10 min followed by maintenance 0.6 mcg/kg/h |
Propofol |  | 2.5–3.5 mg/kg IV over 20–30 s followed by 125–300 mcg/kg/min |
Ketamine | 2 mcg/kg/min for opioid sparing | 1–4.5 mg/kg IV or IM, additional dosages 0.5–1 mg/kg as needed |
Haloperidol | 0.5 mg/day by mouth in 2–3 divided doses, may increase every 5–7 days until desired response |  |