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Midazolam (Versed) Class
Benzodiazepine tranquilizer
Midazolam (Versed) Actions
Sedative / Hypnotic
Midazolam (Versed) Indications
1. Premedication prior to cardioversion
2. Premedication prior to rapid sequence intubation
3. Acute anxiety states
4. Seizures
5. Chemical sedation
Midazolam (Versed) Contraindications
1. Allergy to medication
2. Narrow angle glaucoma
3. shock
Midazolam (Versed) precautions
1. Advanced airway equipment must be readily available
2. BE PREPARED FOR RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION
3. Dilute with normal saline prior to administration
Midazolam (Versed) Side effects
1. respiratory depression and apnea (Flumazanil will reverse effects of Versed)
2. drowsiness
3. hypotension
4. amnesia
Midazolam (Versed) Dosage
Slow IV: 1.0-2.5mg IV or IM titrated to effect
Midazolam (Versed) Route
IV, IM, IO
Midazolam (Versed) How supplied
10mg in 2ml
Midazolam (Versed) Pediatric Dosage
.05-1mg / kg to a max dose of 2mg. Repeat PRN
Author
ccs1471
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25865
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teex midazolam
Description
teex medic midazolam versed
Updated
2010-07-06T22:36:07Z
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