Table 4.
Advanced airway management protocol.
| Medication | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inductors | Ketamine Amp x 500 mg Dose: 1.5 - 2 mg/kg For a patient of 70 kg: 105-140 mg |
Etomidate Amp x 20 mg Dose: 0.3 mg/kg For a patient of 70 kg: 21 mg |
Midazolam Amp x 5 mg/amp x 15 mg Dose: 0.1-0.3 mg/kg For a patient of 70 kg: 7-21 mg |
| Muscular blockers | Succinylcholine Amp x 250 mg Dose: 1 - 2 mg/kg For a patient of 70 kg: 70-140 mg |
Rocuronium Amp x 50 mg Dose: 0.7 - 1 mg/kg For a patient of 70 kg: 50-70 mg |
Vecuronium Amp x 50 mg Dose: 0.1 mg/kg For a patient of 70 kg: 7 mg |
| Analgesics | Fentanyl Amp x 500 μg Dose: 2 - 4 μg/kg For a patient of 70 kg: 140 -280 μg |
Ketamine Amp x 500 mg Dose: 1.5 - 2 mg/kg For a patient of 70 kg: 105-140 mg |
Note: select any option for each one of the categories according to the availability of medications.