Updated - Pediatric - Airway Management

Question 1

What medication is used to pre-medicated pediatric bradycardia in RSI? Dose?

Answer 1

Atropine: 0.02 mg/kg IV/IO

Max dose: 0.5 mg

Question 2

What medication is used to pre-medicated pediatric brain injury in RSI? Dose?

Answer 2

Lidocaine 1.5 mg/kg IV/IO

Question 3

Sedation of pediatric RSI? Dose?

Answer 3

1st - Versed 0.01-0.02 mg/kg IV (max 10 mg)

2nd - Ketamine 1-2 mg/kg IV

Question 4

Paralytic for pediatric RSI? Dose?

Answer 4

Vecuronium - 0.15-0.2 mg/kg IV