Midazolam

Question 1

What medicine group is Midazolam part of?

Answer 1

Two:
Anti-epileptic
Sedative and analgesic peri-operative drug

Sedative and analgesic pre-operative drug

Question 2

What route is Midazolam administered?

Answer 2

Oral

Question 3

Indications of Midazolam?

Answer 3

Used to sedate in intensive care conscious sedation for procedures.

Question 4

What are the side effects of Midazolam?

Answer 4

High sedation: gastro-intestinal disturbance, jaundice, hypotension, cardiac arrest, heart rate changes, drowsiness, confusion, headaches, hallucinations, convulsions, dizziness

Question 5

Contraindications/cautions/interactions if Midazolam?

Answer 5

Avoid use in marked neuromuscular weakness, severe respiratory depressions acute pulmonary sufficiency or in sleep apnoea.

Question 6

Nursing implications of Midazolam?

Answer 6

Ensure child has an ID bracelet containing important medical information in case of an emergency,

Educate parents and carers to manage their child’s seizures.