Patient
Drug
Dilution / preparation
Final concentration: 0.080 mg/mL
Target dose (mcg/kg/min)
Usual range: 0.01–3 mcg/kg/min
Infusion rate
5.3 mL/hr
0.1 mcg/kg/min · 7.0 mcg/min
Administration notes
- Central line preferred
- Titrate to MAP ≥ 65 mmHg
- Incompatible with bicarbonate
Monitoring
- MAP / arterial line
- Limb perfusion
- Urine output
- Lactate
Decision support only — always cross-check against institutional ICU protocols and pharmacy guidance.
