Intubation Sedation Meds

Question 1

Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

Answer 1

1-2 mcg/kg q30-60 min or continuous infusion per PTT sedation drip chart.

Question 2

Versed (Midazolam)

Answer 2

0.1-0.2 mg/kg q30-60 min or continuous infusion per PTT sedation drip chart.

Question 3

Vecuronium (Norcuron)

Answer 3

0.1 mg/kg q1 hr or continuous infusion of 0.1 mg/kg/hr.

Question 4

Rocuronium (Mivacurium)

Answer 4

0.6-1.2 mg/kg q30-60 min

Question 5

Ketamine (Ketalat)

Answer 5

1-2 mg/kg q1 hr

*most useful in pts w/ Status Asthmaticus

Question 6

Morphine Sulphate

Answer 6

0.05-0.1 mg/kg q1 hr

Question 7

Propofol (Diprivan)

Answer 7

• If started by physisician at referral facility
• Infants: 100-250 mcg/kg/min
• Toddlers/young children: 50-150 mcg/kg/min
• Adolescents: 25-100 mcg/kg/min