Midazolam (Versed)

What class is Midazolam (Versed)

benzodiazepine
What concentration is Midazolam (Versed) supplied?

1mg / mL
What dose of Midazolam (Versed) is used for sedation?

1 - 2.5 mg IV
What is the onset time of Versed

1-2 minutes
How is Midazolam (versed) similar to ETOH?

works on the same receptors
In what population are you going to avoid giving Midazolam (Versed)

elderly -- 70+ definitely not after 75 yrs
What disease processes might deter from administering Midazolam (Versed)

Hepatic (liver) disease
What are some uses of Midazolam (Versed) in anesthesia?

Anxiolyis

Sedation

Amnesia --- retrograde (after giving)

Author

jedaugherty24

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Midazolam (Versed)

Description

Midazolam (Versed)

Updated

2012-09-07T14:40:48Z