A child weighs 32 lb. The health-care provider orders a loading dose of midazolam (Versed) prior to intubation
The safe dose range for this drug is ____________________.
ANS:
0.73-2.9 mg
32 lb = 14.54 kg. The safe dose range for this drug is 0.05-0.2 mg/kg. This calculates to 0.73-2.9 mg.
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