6kg (4mo)

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Critical Care Quick Reference Group

Weight 6 kg
Age 4 months
Broselow Color Pink

Normal Vital Signs

Heart Rate 100-180 bpm
Respiratory Rate 30-45 rpm
Systolic BP 65-100 mmHg


Intubation

Medication Dose Calculation
Pretreatment
Lidocaine 9 mg 1.5 mg/kg[1]
Fentanyl 6 mcg 1 mcg/kg
Atropine 0.12 mg 0.02 mg/kg
RSI
Etomidate 1.8 mg 0.3 mg/kg
Succinylcholine 9 mg 1.5 mg/kg
Midazolam (Versed) 0.6 mg 0.1 mg/kg
(max 2 mg per dose)
Ketamine 12 mg 2 mg/kg
Vecuronium 0.6 mg 0.1 mg/kg
Rocuronium 6 mg 1 mg/kg
Equipment
ET Tube (cuffed) 4 ±0.5 age/4+3
ET Tube (uncuffed)5 ±0.5age/4+4
Blade 1 Miller or MAC
cm to teeth 12 3 x ETT size

Pulseless Arrest

Medication Dose Calculation
Defibrillation 12 J 2 J/kg
(max 200)
Epinephrine (1:10,000) 0.06 mg 0.01 mg/kg
(max 1 mg)
Amiodarone load (without pulse) 30 mg 5 mg/kg
(max 300)
Lidocaine 6 mg 1 mg/kg
Lidocaine Infusion 300 mcg/min 50 mcg/kg/min
Magnesium sulfate 300 mg 50 mg/kg
(max 2000 mg)
CalCl (100mg/mL) 120 20 mg/kg
(max 1000 mg)
Sodium Bicarbonate (8.4%) 6mL 1 mL/kg
(max 50 mL)

Cardiac with Pulse

Medication Dose Calculation
Adenosine 0.6 mg 0.1 mg/kg
(max 6 mg)
Adenosine Repeat 1.2 mg 0.2 mg/kg
(max 12 mg)
Amiodarone load (with pulse) 30 mg 5 mg/kg
Amiodarone 2nd/3rd dose repeat loading dose up to total 3 times 15 mg/kg max
Atropine 0.12 mg 0.02 mg/kg
(max 1 mg)
Cardioversion First Shock 6 J 1 J/kg
Cardioversion Second Shock 12 J 2 J/kg
Procainamide 90 mg 15 mg/kg
(max 1500 mg)
Diltiazem 1.5 mg 0.25 mg/kg
Esmolol 600 mcg/min 100 mcg/kg/min
Magnesium sulfate 300 mg 50 mg/kg
Nitroglycerin drip 0.3 mcg 0.05 mcg/kg/min
Glucagon 0.15 mg 0.025 mg/kg

Hypoglycemia

Medication Dose Calculation
D25W 12 mL 2 mL/kg
D10 W 15 mL 2.5 mL/kg
Glucagon 0.15 mg 0.025 mg/kg

Vasopressors

Medication IV Dose (mcg/kg/min) Concentration
Norepinephrine (Levophed) 0.1-2 mcg/kg/min 8mg in 500mL D5W
Dopamine 2-20 mcg/kg/min 400mg in 250 D5W
Dobutamine 2-20 mcg/kg/min 250mg in 250 mg D5W
Epinephrine 0.1-1 mcg/kg/min 1mg in 250 D5W

Sedation

Medication Dose Calculation
Lorazepam (Ativan) 0.3 mg 0.05 mg/kg
(max 2 mg per dose)
Morphine 0.6 mg 0.1 mg/kg
Fenatnyl 6 mcg 1 mcg/kg
Ketamine 6 mg 1 mg/kg
Midazolam (Versed) 0.6 mg 0.1 mg/kg
(max 2 mg per dose)
Propofol IV (initial) 6 mg 1 mg/kg
Propofol (drip) 300 mcg 50 mcg/kg/min

Seizure and CNS

Medication Dose Calculation
Lorazepam (Ativan) 0.3 mg 0.05 mg/kg
(max 2 mg per dose)
Fosphenytoin (PE = phenytoin equivalent) 120 PE 20 PE/kg
Phenytoin (Dilantin) 120 mg 20 mg/kg
Phenobarbitol 60 mg 10 mg/kg
Diazepam (Valium) rectal 0.6 mg 0.1 mg/kg every 2 min
Levetiracetam (Keppra) 120 mg 20 mg/kg
Mannitol 6 g 1 g/kg
Hypoglycemia IV dextrose see glucose table

Trauma

Medication Dose Calculation
Normal saline 0.9% bolus 120mL
PRBCs (1u=250mL) 60mL
Chest tube (fr)
Central line 3F (IJ/subclavian)

3F (femoral)

NG tube (fr)

Equipment

Medication Dose Calculation
Chest tube (fr)
Central line 3F (IJ/subclavian)

3F (femoral)

NG tube (fr)

Fluids

Medication Dose Calculation
Normal saline 0.9% bolus 120mL 20 mL/kg
Maintenance 4-2-1 Rule
PRBCs (1u=250mL) 60mL

See Also

Quick Reference Groups[2]

Adult
Category Weight
Large adult 100kg
ADULT 70kg
Small adult 50kg
Pediatric
Broslow Color Weight (Age)
Green 35kg (10yr)
Orange 25kg (8yr)
Blue 20kg (6yr)
White 15kg (4yr)
Yellow 12kg (2yr)
Purple 10kg (1yr)
Red 8kg (6mo)
Pink 6kg (4mo)
Gray 5kg (2mo)
3.5kg (newborn)
Preemie 2kg (preemie)

References

  1. Robinson N, Clancy M. Emerg Med J. 2001 Nov; 18(6): 453–457. In patients with head injury undergoing rapid sequence intubation, does pretreatment with intravenous lignocaine/lidocaine lead to an improved neurological outcome? A review of the literature doi:10.1136/emj.18.6.453 PMCID:PMC1725712
  2. Unless otherwise noted, all pediatric dosing per AAP guidelines: AAP Committee on Drugs. Drugs for Pediatric Emergencies full text