Advanced Airway Analgesia and Sedation

Question 1

When can the Advanced Airway Analgesia and Sedation guideline be applied to SGA’s?

Answer 1

When the removal of the SGA places the patient at a greater risk of compromise

Question 2

Protocol for Advanced Airway Analgesia and Sedation in Adults?

Answer 2

Fentanyl: 50mcg every 5 mins to max 300mcg
IF 2x fentanyl doses inadequate
Midazolam IV 1mg every 5 mins

Question 3

Protocol for Advanced Airway Analgesia and Sedation in Paediatrics?

Answer 3

Fentanyl 0.5mcg/kg with a single max dose of 25mcg every 5 mins to max of 2mcg/kg
IF 2x fentanyl doses inadequate
Midazolam 50mcg/kg to single max dose of 1mg every 5 mins