Bolus (May repeat q3min up to max dose 10mg
Apneic or near-apneic - 2mg IV
Opioid-naive with minimal respiratory depression - 0.4mg IV
Opioid-dependent with minimal respiratory depression - 0.05mg IV
Infusion
Only give if the patient responded to the bolus and required repeat administration
Step 1: Determine the "wake-up dose" or bolus required to wake the pt
Step 2: Give 2/3 of the "wake-up dose" per hr; mix in 1L D5W
Apneic or near-apneic - 2mg IV
Opioid-naive with minimal respiratory depression - 0.4mg IV
Opioid-dependent with minimal respiratory depression - 0.05mg IV
Only give if the patient responded to the bolus and required repeat administration
Step 1: Determine the "wake-up dose" or bolus required to wake the pt
Step 2: Give 2/3 of the "wake-up dose" per hr; mix in 1L D5W
Naloxone
Flumazenil
Ephedrine
Fentanyl
Ketamine
Meperidine
Remi-fentanil
Dexmedetomidine