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Drug Protocols

  1. Presentation of Midazolam
    5mg in 1ml ampoule
  2. Indications for Midazolam
    Seizures/convulsions
  3. Contra-Indications for Midazolam
    KSAR to benzodiazepines
  4. Precautions for Midazolam
    • Reduced dosages may be needed in the elderly or Pt's with renal failure, CCF or shock
    • Can cause severe respiratory distress in COAD Pt's
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • Multiple Sclerosis
  5. Side effects of Midazolam
    Respiratory depression especially when associated with alcohol or narcotics

    Hypertension
  6. Dosages of Midazolam - Adult less than 50 y/o
    5mg IM repeated at 10 minute intervals until seizure is managed
  7. Dosages of Midazolam - Adult older than 50 y/o
    2.5mg IM repeated at 10 minute intervals until seizure is managed
  8. Dosages of Midazolam - Child
    200mcg/kg as single initial dose, may be repeated at half the initial dose at 10 minute intervals until seizure is managed. Any single dose not to exceed 5mg
Author
chris.h
ID
2612
Card Set
Drug Protocols
Description
Midazolam
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