Sufentanil dosing
Opioids · 50 mcg/mL · IV Push
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.1 mcg/kg | 7 mcg |
| standard | 0.3 mcg/kg | 21 mcg |
| high | 0.5 mcg/kg | 35 mcg |
5-10x potency of fentanyl. Cardiac surgery: 5-20 mcg/kg total. Epidural: 10-20 mcg.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
- Severe (Child-Pugh C)Hepatic metabolism — effect may be prolonged in severe hepatic impairment; titrate.
Source: Stoelting's Pharmacology
Evidence A · Cardiac anesthesia literature
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