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5th March 2024
A 6-year-old boy is currently on the general surgery ward awaiting surgery for suspected appendicitis.
A 6-year-old boy is currently on the general surgery ward awaiting surgery for suspected appendicitis. Due to the amount of pain this boy is in it is decided to prescribe him some Oramorph morphine solution. He currently weighs 18kg. Oramorph solution is available in 10mg/5ml solution. The recommended morphine dose for a child of his age is 200micrograms/kg every 4 hours.
What volume of Oramorph, in mg, should this child receive per dose?
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