Binds to benzodiazepine receptors and enhances the effects of GABA Acts at the level of the limbic, thalamic, & hypothalamic regions of the CNS to produce short-acting CNS depression (including sedation, skelatal muscle relaxation, & anticonvulsant activity)

Sedation Anxiety Skeletal Muscle relaxation Sedation before cardioversion

Acute-angle glaucoma Pregnancy Known sensitivity

Respiratory depression, apnea Hypotension Drowsiness, fatigue Headache, nausea Confusion, oversedation

Adult: 1-5 mg IV/IO Peds: Refer to length-weight-based chart

Midazolam (Versed Flashcards by Josiah Einwechter

Classification

Benzodiazepine

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Mechanism of Action

Binds to benzodiazepine receptors and enhances the effects of GABA
Acts at the level of the limbic, thalamic, & hypothalamic regions of the CNS to produce short-acting CNS depression (including sedation, skelatal muscle relaxation, & anticonvulsant activity)

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Indications

Sedation
Anxiety
Skeletal Muscle relaxation
Sedation before cardioversion

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Contraindications

Acute-angle glaucoma
Pregnancy
Known sensitivity

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Adverse Effects

Respiratory depression, apnea
Hypotension
Drowsiness, fatigue
Headache, nausea
Confusion, oversedation

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Administration

Adult: 1-5 mg IV/IO
Peds: Refer to length-weight-based chart

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Special Considerations

Patients receiving midazolam require frequent monitoring of vital signs & pulseOx
Be prepared to support airway & ventilation

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Midazolam (Versed Flashcards

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