title: Preparation/Dilution - Neonatal Intensive Care Drug Manual
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  Neonatal Intensive Care Drug Manual
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  Preparation/Dilution
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  LOW CONCENTRATION IV infusion (for =>1kg)
  Infusion dose
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  Prescribed amount
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  1 mL/hour = 0.05 microgram/kg/minute
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  150 microgram/kg noradrenaline base and make up to 50 mL
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  Draw up 150 micrograms/kg (0.15 mL/kg) with 5% glucose or sodium chloride 0.9%6 to make a 50 mL solution [i.e., 3 micrograms/kg/mL]. Infusing at a rate of 1 mL /hour = 0.05 microgram/kg/minute.
  HIGH CONCENTRATION IV infusion
  Infusion dose
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  Prescribed amount
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  1 mL/hour = 0.2 microgram/kg/minute
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  600 microgram/kg noradrenaline base and make up to 50 mL
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  Draw up 600 micrograms/kg (0.6 mL/kg) with 5% glucose or sodium chloride 0.9%6 to make a 50 mL solution [i.e., 12 micrograms/kg/mL]. Infusing at a rate of 1 mL / hour =0.2 microgram/kg/minute.
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