# Sedation Calculator

> Pediatric dental sedation drug dosage calculation and verification tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Augusta University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sedation-calculator/id1067331855 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Augusta University](https://appshunter.io/developer/319778530)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sedation-calculator/id1067331855/reviews.md

## What is Sedation Calculator?

Many pediatric dentist use oral conscious sedation as an adjunct to traditional behavior management techniques. Many different drug combinations exist and the dosages within them vary even further.
The pediatric dental sedation app is a quick and simple way to verify dosages of local anesthesia, oral sedation, and emergency reversal drugs. Instead of repeatedly calculating medications by hand, this app makes the process as simple as a few button clicks. In addition, all of the important values are located in one convenient location.

Calculations are conservative in nature and are based off of generally accepted values. 

Drugs and dosages are listed below:

Lidocaine: 4 mg/kg
Septocaine: 5mg/kg
Hydroxyzine: 1mg/kg
Meperidine: 2mg/kg
Midazolam: 0.5mg/kg (oral), 0.2mg/kg (nasal)
Diazepam: 0.25mg/kg
Epinephrine: 0.01mg/kg
Flumazenil: 0.01mg/kg
Naloxone: 0.1mg/kg

The information is to be used as a tool. All values should be independently calculated prior to administering drugs. Concentration of drugs are listed in the app.

## Key features

- Quick dosage verification
- Local anesthesia calculations
- Oral sedation calculations
- Emergency reversal drug calculations
- Centralized drug values
- Drug concentration listings

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sedation-calculator/id1067331855/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App!!!

*2016-04-13, version 1.0*

Very Accurate and Thorough!!! Highly recommend to anyone who is using oral sedation!!!

### 5/5 — Great!

*2015-12-26, version 1.0*

Genius app!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2015-12-23, version 1.0*

This is fantastic! Very helpful!

## Frequently asked questions about Sedation Calculator

### What is Sedation Calculator used for?

Sedation Calculator is a medical tool designed to quickly verify dosages for local anesthesia, oral sedation, and emergency reversal drugs used in pediatric dental procedures. It aims to simplify the process of calculating medications.

### What drugs and dosages are included in Sedation Calculator?

Sedation Calculator includes dosages for Lidocaine, Septocaine, Hydroxyzine, Meperidine, Midazolam, Diazepam, Epinephrine, Flumazenil, and Naloxone. Specific mg/kg values for each drug are listed within the app.

### Is Sedation Calculator free to use?

Yes, Sedation Calculator is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its features.

### What devices does Sedation Calculator support?

Sedation Calculator is designed for iOS devices, specifically iPhones and iPods. It is not currently available for Android devices.

### How often is Sedation Calculator updated?

Sedation Calculator was last updated on December 20, 2015, with version 1.0. Further update frequency information is not available.

### What is the age rating for Sedation Calculator?

Sedation Calculator has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and older.

### Does Sedation Calculator have ads?

No, Sedation Calculator does not contain advertisements. Users can utilize its features without encountering any ads.

### Who developed Sedation Calculator?

Sedation Calculator was developed by Augusta University. The app is intended as a tool for healthcare professionals.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2015-12-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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