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What would be used for conscious sedation for a 100 lb male patient?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Sedation: Probably the two most popular durgs to use for concious sedation are propofol or versed. Propofol is usually dosed around 100mg for a 100lb male. Versed is usually dosed by giving 1mg over a minute and seeing effect. Probably 3 to 5mg would acheive sedation.

Dr A Freisleben-Cook and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/30/2014

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