Specific Measures

  • Dantrolene: 2.5mg/kg IV q 5 min. until episode resolved. Max dose is 10 mg/kg.
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    • Dantrolene (Dantrium ) is supplied in 20 mg powder that is reconstituted in 60 cc of sterile water.
  • Mannitol 0.5 g/kg
  • Bicarbonate 1-2 mEq/kg
  • Hyperkalemia: 2cc/kg 50% Dextrose + 0.2 Unit/kg Reg. Insulin