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IM Midazolam Flashcards

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Preparation

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15mg/ 3ml ampoule

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Indications

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Prolonged seizures

Agitated delirium that poses mild to moderate risk to safety and droperidol is either unavailable or ineffective.

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Contraindications

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Severe allergy

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Cautions

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“Cate Eats Eggs”
Cocurrent administration with opiates, ketamine or other sedatives
Intoxicated
Elderly/frail

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Action

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Benzodiazepine that enhances the activity of GABA at its receptors within the CNS resulting in anxiolysis, sedation, amnesia, muscle relaxation and anticonvulsant activity.

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Route

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IM prefer site is lateral thigh

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Dose

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For pt 40kg or more
Prolonged seizures: 10mg/ 2ml, repeat after 10 mins
Agitated delirium: 10mg/2ml, repeat after 20mins
Caution present: 5mg/1ml

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Side effects

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“Ryan Ate Something Hot”

Respiratory depression
Amnesia
Sedation
Hypotension

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