Fentanyl (Sublimase)

Question 1

Fentanyl Adult Dosage

Fentanyl Adult Dosage

Answer 1

IV/IO route: 1-2 mcg/kg

• Dose may be repeated after 5 minutes and titrated to clinical effect to a maximum cumulative dose of 3 mcg/kg
• Additional dosing requires BASE CONTACT

IN route: 1-2 mcg/kg

• Administer a maximum of 1 ml of fluid per nostril
• Dose may be repeated after 10 minutes after initial IN dose to a maximum cumulative dose of 4 mcg/kg. IV route is preferred for repeat dosing
• Additional dosing requires BASE CONTACT

Question 2

Fentanyl Ped (1-12yo) Dosage

Answer 2

IV/IO route: 1-2 mcg/kg

• Dose may be repeated after 5 minutes and titrated to clinical effect to a maximum cumulative dose of 3 mcg/kg
• Additional dosing requires BASE CONTACT

IN route: 2 mcg/kg

• Administer a maximum of 1 ml of fluid per nostril
• Dose may be repeated after 10 minutes after initial IN dose to a maximum cumulative dose of 4 mcg/kg. IV route is preferred for repeat dosing.

Question 3

Fentanyl Ped (< 1 year) Dosage

Answer 3

• CONTACT BASE