RSI Doses

Question 1

Ativan

Answer 1

0.5-2mg slow IV/IO

1-4mg IM

Question 2

Etomidate

Answer 2

Adult and pedi:

 0.3mg/kg IV/IO over 15-30 seconds

Question 3

Atropine

Answer 3

0.5-1mg IV/IO

Question 4

Versed

Answer 4

Adult:
Post intubation sedation: 2-5mg q 5-10min slow IV/IO

Pedi:
0.2mg/kg slow IV max 10mg

Question 5

Fentanyl Citrate

Answer 5

Adult:
1mcg/kg slow IV/IO/IN max single dose 100mcg, repeat after 10 min

> 65 0.5 mcg/kg slow IV/IO/IN max single dose 50mcg repeat in 5 min

Pedi:
1-2mcg/kg slow IV/IO/IN

Question 6

Succinylcholine

Answer 6

Adult:
1-2mg/kg IV/IO
Pedi:
1mg/kg

Question 7

Rocuronium (Zemuron)

Answer 7

Adult:
0.6-1.2mg/kg IV/IO
Pedi:
0.6mg/kg IV/IO

Question 8

Vecuronium (Norcuron)

Answer 8

Adult:
0.08-0.1mg/kg IV/IO
Pedi:
0.1mg/kg IV/IO