Quick Drug Reference

Name Dosage
Induction (to render patients unconscious)
1. Propofol Good for TBI
2. Midazolam 0.1 - 0.15mg/kg IV
3. Etomidate 0.2-0.3mg/kg IV
4. Ketamine
To attenuate intubation stress
1. Fentanyl 2-3mcg/kg
2. Morphine
3. Lignocaine 1-1.5mg/kg IV
RSI - Muscle relaxants
1. Succinylcholine not used as maintenance 1-2 mg/kg IV
2. Rocuronium relatively longer acting that succinylcholine, can be repeated as maintenance, immediate reversal agent, Sugammadex, is not available in HK 0.6-1.2 mg/kg IV
to treat side effects of induction agents
1. Phenylephrine to treat drop in BP due to peripheral vasodilatation after induction
2. Ephedrine
3. Atropine​ 0.01-0.02 mg/kg IV
Antibiotic Cover for open #
Refer to Antibiotics for Open Fracture Guideline