Midazolam Flashcards
1
Q
Midazolam indication
A
Sedation prior to cardioversion/Pacing/RSI
Seizure control
2
Q
Midazolam class
A
Sedative/hypnotic
3
Q
Midazolam contraindication
A
Shock Comatose patients Narrow angle-closure glaucoma Hypotension Use cautiously in CHF patients
4
Q
Midazolam side effect
A
Hypotension Respiratory arrest ALOC N/V Headache
5
Q
Midazolam action
A
Short acting parenteral benzodiazepine with CNS depressant, muscle relaxant,
anticonvulsant and anterograde amnestic effects
6
Q
Midazolam dose
A
Adult
1 – 2.5mg slow IV/IO
0.07 – 0.08mg/kg IM (typical max of 5mg)
Pediatrics
- 05 – 0.20mg/kg slow IV/IO
- 10 – 0.15mg/kg IM
