For pediatric Narcan dosing, which route corresponds to the pediatric dose as specified?

For pediatric Narcan dosing, which route corresponds to the pediatric dose as specified?

• A. Intravenous
• B. Intranasal
• C. Intramuscular
• D. Subcutaneous

Answer: (C)

Naloxone dosing in children is based on weight and tied to how the dose is given. In this item, the pediatric dose is specified for the intramuscular route. Using IM provides predictable, rapid absorption in a child and works well in the field where oral or nasal administration can be problematic due to vomiting, nasal congestion, or trauma. While intranasal naloxone is common in many protocols, the chart referenced by this question assigns the pediatric mg/kg dose to the intramuscular route, so that route matches the specified pediatric dosing.

Naloxone dosing in children is based on weight and tied to how the dose is given. In this item, the pediatric dose is specified for the intramuscular route. Using IM provides predictable, rapid absorption in a child and works well in the field where oral or nasal administration can be problematic due to vomiting, nasal congestion, or trauma. While intranasal naloxone is common in many protocols, the chart referenced by this question assigns the pediatric mg/kg dose to the intramuscular route, so that route matches the specified pediatric dosing.