Benzos Flashcards
1
Q
Benzos
Pathology:
A
Enhance GABA
2
Q
Benzos
ASAP:
A
ABCs, IV, O2, monitor, VS, EKG
3
Q
Benzos
Benzos
Hx/Exam:
A
Iatrogenic vs other OD, SAMPLE hx, lethargy, ↓RR
4
Q
Benzos
Labs:
A
Standard labs, EtOH (EtOH + benzos = resp depression/arrest
5
Q
Benzos
Tx:
A
Supportive
6
Q
Benzos
If iatrogenic benzo OD…
A
Flumazenil 0.2mg IV over 30 sec, wait 1 min then 0.3mg IV over 30 sec, wait 1 min then 0.5 mg IV over 30
sec, etc. Max 5 mg.
7
Q
Benzos
If mixed ingestion, chronic benzo user or h/o szs…
A
Do not use flumazenil, supportive care only.