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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Analgesia and sedation considerations, particularly in the nonverbal population, requires a more careful approach than typically needed in the adult population. Children may require sedation for procedures that are done with topical anesthetic in the adult population and evaluation of pain in infants and young children can be challenging. This page contains considerations for evaluation, options for anesthesia and sedation, and dosages for common analgesics.
Analgesia and sedation considerations, particularly in the nonverbal population, requires a more careful approach than typically needed in the adult population. Children may require sedation for procedures that are done with topical anesthetic in the adult population and evaluation of pain in infants and young children can be challenging. This page contains considerations for evaluation, options for anesthesia and sedation, and dosages for common analgesics and sedatives.
 
==Evaluation==
There are a number of well established frameworks for evaluating pain that are helpful in the pediatric ED. Which framework works best is dependent on the age of the patient and provider preference.
===Neonates===
CRIES Scale (used to establish baseline and assess discomfort over time):
C = Crying
R = Requires O2
I = Increased Vital Signs
E = Expression
S = Sleeplessness


==Pediatric doses for Common Analgesics==
==Pediatric doses for Common Analgesics==
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*PO: 0.05-0.15mg/kg/dose of oxycodone 14-6hrs
*PO: 0.05-0.15mg/kg/dose of oxycodone 14-6hrs


==Sedatives==
==Pediatric doses for Common Sedatives==
[[Midazolam]]
[[Midazolam]]
*IM: 0.05-0.15mg/kg; max 10mg
*IM: 0.05-0.15mg/kg; max 10mg

Revision as of 16:21, 14 October 2022

Introduction

Analgesia and sedation considerations, particularly in the nonverbal population, requires a more careful approach than typically needed in the adult population. Children may require sedation for procedures that are done with topical anesthetic in the adult population and evaluation of pain in infants and young children can be challenging. This page contains considerations for evaluation, options for anesthesia and sedation, and dosages for common analgesics and sedatives.

Evaluation

There are a number of well established frameworks for evaluating pain that are helpful in the pediatric ED. Which framework works best is dependent on the age of the patient and provider preference.

Neonates

CRIES Scale (used to establish baseline and assess discomfort over time): C = Crying R = Requires O2 I = Increased Vital Signs E = Expression S = Sleeplessness

Pediatric doses for Common Analgesics

Non-Opioid

Acetaminophen

  • PO/PR: 10-15mg/kg/dose q4-6hrs
  • Children’s Tylenol is 160mg/5ml
  • Max: 75mg/kg/day or 4000mg/day

Ibuprofen

  • PO: 4-10mg/kg/dose q6-8hrs
  • Children’s Motrin is 100mg/5ml
  • Max: 40mg/kg/day

Ketorolac

  • IM/IV: 0.5mg/kg/dose q6hrs

Tramadol

  • PO: 1-2mg/kg/dose q4-6hrs

Opioid

Naloxone (opioid overdose reversal)

  • IV/IM: 0.001-0.02mg/kg/dose

Morphine

  • IM/IV: 0.05-0.2mg/kg/dose q2-4hrs

Hydromorphone

  • IV: 0.015mg/kg/dose q4-6hrs
  • PO: 0.03-0.08mg/kg/dose q3-4hrs

Fentanyl

  • IV: 1-2 mcg/kg/dose q1-2hrs
  • IN: 1-2 mcg/kg/dose via atomizer

Oxycodone

  • PO: 0.05-0.15mg/kg/dose q4-6hrs

Codeine

  • PO: 0.5=1mg/kg/dose q4-6hrs

Methadone

  • IV/PO: 0.05-0.1mg/kg/dose q6hrs

Combination Medication

Acetaminophen with Codeine

  • PO: 0.5-1mg/kg/dose of codeine q4-6hrs

Acetaminophen with Hydrocodone

  • PO: 0.15mg/kg/dose of hydrocodone q4-6hrs

Acetaminophen with Oxycodone

  • PO: 0.05-0.15mg/kg/dose of oxycodone 14-6hrs

Pediatric doses for Common Sedatives

Midazolam

  • IM: 0.05-0.15mg/kg; max 10mg
  • IV:
    • 6mo-5yr: 0.05-0.1mg/kg initially with up to 0.6mg/kg needed; max 6mg
    • 6yr-12yr: 0.025-0.05mg/kg initially with up to 0.4mg/kg needed; max 10mg
    • 12yr-16yr:1-2mg initially with up to 2.4-5mg needed; max 10mg
  • PO: 0.25-0.5mg/kg; max 20mg

Lorazepam

  • IV/PO: 0.05-0.1mg/kg q4-8hrs

Ketamine

  • IV: 0.5-2mg/kg
  • IM: 3-7mg/kg

Chloral hydrate

  • PO: 25-50mg/kg

Propofol

  • IV: 1-2mg/kg over 30 seconds

Etomidate

  • IV: 0.3mg/kg

See Also

References