LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL

Infants >7 days old: Due to increased renal clearance of clonidine > 7days, consider starting at 6-8 mcg/kg/day if > 7days or increasing dose at 1 week if already on medication. Escalating Dose: If infant continues to have a “Yes” to any ESC care tool item or “3s” for Soothing Support used to console infant, may increase to maximum of ... ................
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