What is the pediatric dose of Ketorolac for pain management?

What is the pediatric dose of Ketorolac for pain management?

• A. 1.0 mg/kg IV/IO/IM
• B. 0.25 mg/kg IV/IO/IM
• C. 0.5 mg/kg IV/IO/IM (MAX 15 mg)
• D. 0.75 mg/kg IV/IO/IM

Answer: (C)

Ketorolac is a short-acting NSAID used for moderate to severe pain, and in children the dose is tied to body weight to balance effectiveness with the risk of side effects. The recommended single-dose for pediatric patients is 0.5 mg/kg given IV, IO, or IM, with an absolute maximum of 15 mg per dose. This keeps the dose within a safe range while still providing analgesia. Doses higher than 0.5 mg/kg (for example, 0.75 mg/kg or 1.0 mg/kg) exceed the listed maximum and aren’t supported for a single dose in this protocol, while a dose of 0.25 mg/kg would likely be too low to achieve adequate pain relief.

Ketorolac is a short-acting NSAID used for moderate to severe pain, and in children the dose is tied to body weight to balance effectiveness with the risk of side effects. The recommended single-dose for pediatric patients is 0.5 mg/kg given IV, IO, or IM, with an absolute maximum of 15 mg per dose. This keeps the dose within a safe range while still providing analgesia. Doses higher than 0.5 mg/kg (for example, 0.75 mg/kg or 1.0 mg/kg) exceed the listed maximum and aren’t supported for a single dose in this protocol, while a dose of 0.25 mg/kg would likely be too low to achieve adequate pain relief.