Clinical reference
Hormone · Short-acting human insulin (regular) · Neonatology, Pediatrics, Endocrinology
Insulin human regular is the only insulin formulation approved for IV use. In neonates: IV 0.01–0.1 unit/kg/hour for hyperglycemia (titrate to glucose); IV 0.1–0.2 units/kg/hour with dextrose 0.5 g/kg/hour for hyperkalemia; subQ pump 0.15–1 units/kg/day for neonatal diabetes (case reports). Dilute for IV to 0.05–1 unit/mL; neonatal standard 0.1 and 0.5 un…