| DRUG | SUPPLIED | DOSE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARALDEHYDE (Paeds) Mechanism of action: Anticonvulsant; sedative Ref: 32, 50 Last update: 2019-08-09 |
Injection: 5 mL vial | Seizure Rescue: PR: 0.3-0.4 mL/kg/dose diluted 50:50 in mineral or olive oil ( = 0.6-0.8 mL/kg/dose of diluted solution). Max total volume of 10 mL diluted solution. May repeat dose in 20 min. |
Do not use outdated product, discoloured solutions or those with a strong vinegar-like smell. Will dissolve plastic/rubber; may use polypropylene syringe only for immediate administration or use glass syringe. Standard Prescription: paraldehyde __mL PR (__mL/kg/dose) Q__H PRN seizures paraldehyde __mL IV loading dose (__mL/kg/dose), then __mL/kg/hr IV infusion |