Midazolam Flashcards
1
Q
Midazolam
Indications
(3)
A
- generalised/focal seizures (GCS 12<)
- sedation (CCP)
- acute behavioural disturbance (SAT 2> + unresponsive to droperidol)
2
Q
Midazolam
Contraindications
(1)
A
- allergy or adverse reaction
3
Q
Midazolam
Precautions
(5)
A
- reduce dose for low weight or frail
- reduce dose for pts with chronic renal failure, cardiac failure or shock
- can cause depression in COPD pts
- myasthenia gravis
- multiple sclerosis
4
Q
Midazolam
Presentation
A
ampoule, 5mg/1mL
5
Q
Midazolam
Onset - IM
A
5-15 minutes
6
Q
Midazolam
Onset - IV
A
1-3 minutes
7
Q
Midazolam
Seizure
Adult
NAS
A
5mg
rpt. 10 mins
max dose 20mg
8
Q
Midazolam
Seizure
Paediatric
NAS
A
200 microg/kg (max single dose 5mg)
rpt. 10 mins (half dose)
max dose 10mg
9
Q
Midazolam
Seizure
Adult
IM
A
5mg
rpt. 10 mins
max dose 20mg
10
Q
Midazolam
Seizure
Adult
IV
A
5mg
rpt. 5 mins
max dose 20mg
11
Q
Midazolam
Disturbance
Adult
IV
A
clinical consult needed
12
Q
Midazolam
Disturbance
Adult
IV
A
clinical consult needed
13
Q
Midazolam
Disturbance
Paediatric
IM
A
clinical consult needed
14
Q
Midazolam
Disturbance
Paediatric
IV
A
clinical consult needed
15
Q
Midazolam
Seizure
Paediatric
IM
A
200 microg/kg (max single dose 5mg)
rpt. 10 mins (half dose)
max dose 10mg
