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Table 3 Concentrations tested in relation to typical infusion concentrations and ‘Y-site’ concentrations used in children (10 kg) and adults and whether there is proven compatibility at these concentrations for Plasma-Lyte and Plasma-Lyte and 5% glucose admixtures

From: Plasma-Lyte 148 and Plasma-Lyte 148 + 5% glucose compatibility with commonly used critical care drugs

Drug

Concentration (μg/ml) as tested

Adults

Children (10 kg)

Standard infusion concentration (μg/ml)

Ratio of tested to infusion concentrations

Proven compatibility

Standard infusion concentration (μg/ml)

Ratio of tested to infusion concentrations

Proven compatibility

Infusion concentrations

Y site concentration

Infusion concentrations

Y site concentration

Adrenaline

250

80

3.13:1

60

4.17:1

Dobutamine

2000

5000

1:2.5

6000

1:3

Dopamine

4000

Not used

6000

1:1.5

Furosemide

1000

1000

1:1

*

*

10,000

1:10

*

Midazolam

3000

5000

1:1.6

400

7.5:1

Milrinone

200

200

1:1

150

1.33:1

Morphine

1000

1000

1:1

200

5:1

  1. *Only proven compatible with Plasma-Lyte
  2. ✗Not compatible at this concentration