Self-Study:

a. Adult: Dilute 8 mg in 500 mL of D5W or 4 mg in 250 mL of D5W (16 µg/mL). Infuse by IV piggyback at 0.1-0.5 µg/kg/min titrated to response (average dose for 70 kg patient 7-35 µg/min). b. Pediatric: Begin at 0.1-2 µg/kg/min IV infusion, adjust rate to achieve desired change in blood pressure and systemic perfusion. Titrated to patient ... ................
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