Benzodiazepines

Question 1

Midazolam (Versed)

Answer 1

Dose: RSI - 0.1-0.3 mg/kg; proc sed - 0.05 mg/kg; int sedation 1-5 mg bonus; cont sedation - 0.04-0.2 mg/kg/hr.

Onset: 60-90 sec
Duration: 2-4 hrs

Question 2

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Answer 2

Dose: 1-4 mg
Onset: 5-20 min
Duration: 6-8 hrs