Inhalational induction up to 8%; maintenance 2–3%. Isoflurane maintenance 1–1.5%.
Patient Input
Age-based estimates are available from birth to 12 years. Enter measured weight instead for other ages.
Medication Dosing
Airway Equipment
Prepare the selected tube size and one size smaller and larger. Age-table values and formula-derived figures are displayed separately.
Nasopharyngeal airway: measure nose tip to ear tragus; guide describes diameter relative to the child’s little-finger width.
Full airway reference table
| Age | Laryngoscope | Guedel | ETT uncuffed | ETT cuffed | Depth | Suction |
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Enter a measured weight or estimate from age to view medication reference calculations and airway equipment.
Clinical Protocols & Pearls
Account for line dead space in neonates and small infants to deliver intended doses.
Guide favors Microcuff where appropriate; routinely monitor cuff pressure below 20 cmH₂O.
The guide prioritizes Broselow-style color-coded length-based estimation when available in acute settings.
Dissociative anesthesia with possible nystagmus, increased secretions and emergence phenomena. The guide describes anticholinergic and midazolam adjunct strategies.
Guide describes indication-specific glycopyrrolate/atropine, lignocaine and dexamethasone strategies. Their regimens are listed in the Adjuncts category.