Pediatric Doses

Weight-based dosing references for the pediatric patient.

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Rocuronium Pediatric Dose — Neuromuscular Blockade
Rocuronium pediatric dose for neuromuscular blockade: 0.5–1 mg/kg IV, the fastest-onset nondepolarizing agent used in rapid sequence intubation.

Sodium Chloride 3% Pediatric Dose — Hyponatremia
Sodium chloride 3% pediatric dose for symptomatic hyponatremia: 4–6 mL/kg IV over 15–30 min in ICU or ED settings only.
Sodium Phosphate Pediatric Dose — Electrolyte Replacement
Learn the sodium phosphate pediatric dose for IV phosphate replacement: 0.2–0.4 mmol/kg per dose over 4–8 hours, max 15 mmol/dose.
Spironolactone Pediatric Dose — Diuretics
Review the spironolactone pediatric dose for diuresis: 1–3 mg/kg/day PO divided every 12 hours, with clinical context and monitoring guidance.

Terbutaline Pediatric Dose — Asthma & Respiratory
Terbutaline pediatric dose for severe asthma: IV bolus and continuous infusion dosing with titration guidance for pediatric and PICU clinicians.
Theophylline Pediatric Dose — Asthma & Respiratory
Theophylline pediatric dose: IV loading dose and age-based continuous infusion rates for bronchospasm and acute asthma management in children.
Tobramycin Pediatric Dose — Antimicrobial Dosing Guide
Tobramycin pediatric dose ranges from 2.5 mg/kg/dose in neonates to 10 mg/kg/day in cystic fibrosis patients; review full weight-based dosing here.
Tramadol Pediatric Dose — Analgesics
Tramadol pediatric dose for pain management: 1–2 mg/kg/dose PO every 4–6 hours PRN, with an adult maximum of 400 mg per day.
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole Pediatric Dose — Antimicrobial
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole pediatric dose guide covering mild infections, PCP treatment, and prophylaxis with per-kg dosing for clinicians.

Valproic Acid Pediatric Dose — Anticonvulsant
Valproic acid pediatric dose: initial 10–15 mg/kg/day PO, titrated to maintenance 30–60 mg/kg/day for seizure management in children.
Vancomycin Pediatric Dose — Antimicrobial Dosing Guide
Vancomycin pediatric dose: 15 mg/kg IV every 8 hours; increased to every 6 hours for meningitis or ventriculitis in children.
Vasopressin Pediatric Dose — Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation
Vasopressin pediatric dose for epinephrine-refractory cardiac arrest: 0.5–1 unit/kg IV/IO bolus, max 40 units. Not routinely recommended.
Vasopressin Pediatric Dose — Cardiovascular Infusions
Vasopressin pediatric dose for shock: weight-based infusion starting at 0.5–2 milliunits/kg/min, titrated to blood pressure response in children under 40 kg.
Vecuronium Pediatric Dose — Neuromuscular Blockade
Vecuronium pediatric dose for neuromuscular blockade: 0.1–0.2 mg/kg IV, with duration of 20–40 minutes per dose.
Ventricular Fibrillation Pediatric Dose — Defibrillation
Learn the ventricular fibrillation pediatric dose for defibrillation: 2–4 J/kg unsynchronized shock per PALS guidelines for shockable rhythms.
Ventricular Tachycardia with Pulse Pediatric Dose — Cardioversion
Pediatric dose for synchronized cardioversion of ventricular tachycardia with pulse: 0.5–2 J/kg; review technique and monitoring essentials.