Atracurium IV Drip Calculation

Stock Preparation: 250 mg/ 5mL

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During Surgery: 5-10 mcg/kg/minute

Infants and Children <2 years: Continuous IV infusion: 6 to 14 mcg/kg/minute

Children ≥2 years and Adolescents: IV: 0.4 to 0.5 mg/kg once followed by 0.08 to 0.1 mg/kg 20 to 45 minutes after initial dose

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