Table 4

Dose ranges and modes for premedication drugs in UK neonatal units

Drug Range Mode
Morphine5–1000 mcg/kg100 mcg/kg
Diamorphine10–250 mcg/kg50 mcg/kg; 50–100 mcg/kg
Fentanyl1–20 mcg/kg10 mcg/kg
Diazepam30–300 mcg/kg300 mcg/kg
Midazolam50–200 mcg/kgNo mode
AtracuriumNo range500 mcg/kg
PancuroniumNo range100 mcg/kg
Suxamethonium1–3 mg/kg1–2 mg/kg; 2 mg/kg
Atropine10–20 mcg/kg10 mcg/kg; 20 mcg/kg