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Pediatric Naloxone — Opioid Overdose · L1

How this exercise works

Use the patient's weight to calculate pediatric drug doses or fluid volumes. Double-check units (mg/kg, mL/kg) before submitting.

Fundamental concept

Weight-based drug and fluid calculations for infants and children using Broselow and protocol maximum safeguards.

Read: Pediatric Dosing & Fluid Resuscitation →

Scenario

Toddler 13 kg accidental opioid ingestion, RR 6/min. Protocol: naloxone 0.1 mg/kg IV/IM (max 2 mg per dose).

Calculate dose in mg.

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