Vanguard Health Management - Courtemanche & Associates

Dosage and Titration in the Critical Care Unit - Individualize dosage and rate of infusion Initiation: Start with 5 mcg/kg/min (0.3 mg/kg/hr) for the first 5 mins Titration: Increase rate by 5-10 mcg/kg/min (0.2-0.6 mg/kg/hr) over 5 – 10 mins until desired level of sedation is achieved; use lower doses in elderly/debilitated patients ................
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