Pain Management

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Non-opioid
DrugPediatricAdult
Acetaminophen PO/IV—1 g q6h
Ibuprofen PO—400-600 mg q6h
Ketorolac IV—15-30 mg q6h
Opioids

  • Analgesia

    IV
    Adult: 2-10 mg IV
    IV slow push• 1 mg/mL• 0.1 mg/kg

  • Analgesia/sedation

    IV
    Adult: 50-100 mcg IV
    IV slow push• 50 mcg/mL• 0.001 mg/kg

    1 mcg/kg = 0.001 mg/kg

Sub-dissociative

  • Procedural sedation

    IV
    Adult: 0.5-1 mg/kg IV
    IV (or 4 mg/kg IM)• 50 mg/mL• 1 mg/kg