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==Pediatric Chemical Sedation==
==Pediatric Chemical Sedation==
*[[Anti-histamine]] (first line):
*[[Anti-histamine]] (first line):
**[[Diphenhydramine]] at 1 mg/kg/dose IM (max 50 mg)
**[[Diphenhydramine]] at 1mg/kg/dose IM (max 50 mg)
*[[Typical antipsychotics]] (second line):
*[[Typical antipsychotics]] (second line):
**[[Haloperidol]] at 0.025-0.075 mg/kg/dose IM (max 2.5 if < 12 years; 2-5 mg if > 12 years)  
**[[Haloperidol]] at 0.025-0.075 mg/kg/dose IM (max 2.5 if < 12 years; 2-5 mg if > 12 years)  
*[[Atypical antipsychotics]] (third line):
*[[Atypical antipsychotics]] (third line):
**[[Risperidone]] at 0.01 mg/kg/dose IM (typically 0.25-4mg/dose)
**[[Risperidone]] at 0.01mg/kg/dose IM (typically 0.25-4mg/dose)
*[[Benzodiazepines]] reserved for children that do not respond to above agents
*[[Benzodiazepines]] reserved for children that do not respond to above agents



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