Table 1 Initial dose and increasing and decreasing dose of each sedative drug
Drug | Initial dose | Increasing and decreasing dose |
|---|---|---|
Risperidone | 0.5 mg perorally | |
Haloperidol | 2.5–5 mg by intravenous infusion | |
Dexmedetomidine | 0.2 μg/kg/h by continuous intravenous infusion | 0.1 μg/kg/h |
Midazolam | 0.03 mg/kg/h by continuous intravenous infusion | 0.01 mg/kg/h |
Propofol | 0.3 mg/kg/h by continuous intravenous infusion | 0.1 mg/kg/h |
Morphine | 0.02 mg/kg/h by continuous subcutaneous infusion | 0.01 mg/kg/h |
Fentanyl | 0.05–0.1 μg/kg/h by continuous subcutaneous infusion | 0.05 μg/kg/h |