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Pediatric weight-based doses

Enter weight; get common emergency + induction doses with min/max clamps applied.

DrugPer-kg doseFor 15 kgNote
Atropine0.02 mg/kg IV0.3 mgMin dose 0.1 mg to avoid paradoxical bradycardia
Epinephrine (arrest)0.01 mg/kg IV0.15 mg1:10,000 = 0.1 mL/kg
Epinephrine (anaphylaxis IM)0.01 mg/kg IM0.15 mg1:1000 = 0.01 mL/kg
Succinylcholine IV2 mg/kg IV30 mg4 mg/kg if IM (no IV)
Rocuronium0.6–1.2 mg/kg IV15 mgUse 1.2 mg/kg for RSI
Propofol induction2.5–3.5 mg/kg IV45 mg
Ketamine induction1–2 mg/kg IV22.5 mg4–6 mg/kg IM
Fentanyl1–2 mcg/kg IV22.5 mcg
Midazolam (PO premed)0.5 mg/kg PO7.5 mg
Cefazolin (prophylaxis)30 mg/kg IV450 mg
Dantrolene (MH)2.5 mg/kg IV37.5 mgRepeat q5 min until resolved
Lipid emulsion 20% (LAST)1.5 mL/kg IV22.5 mL
Naloxone0.01 mg/kg IV0.15 mg
Glucose D252 mL/kg IV30 mLHypoglycemia rescue
Calcium chloride 10%10–20 mg/kg IV225 mg
Education only. Always confirm doses with current package inserts and Broselow tape / PALS reference. Pediatric ranges shift with age + comorbidity.