Procedural Sedation

Question 1

Procedural Sedation
Indications

Answer 1

Post intubation
OR
Transcutaneous Pacing

Question 2

Procedural Sedation
Conditions
MIDAZOLAM
Age?
RR?
SBP?

Answer 2

Age: ≥ 18 years
RR: ≥ 10/min
SBP: Normotension

RR only for non-intubated pt

Question 3

MIDAZOLAM
Route - IV
Dose?
Max. Single Dose?
Dosing Interval?
Max. Total Dose?
Max # of doses?

Answer 3

Dose: 2.5 - 5mg
Max. Single Dose: 5mg
Dosing interval: 5min
Max. Total Dose: 10mg
Max # of doses: 2

Question 4

If pacing patient who is Hypotensive can you procedurally sedate?

Answer 4

NO
Must wait for normotension
or
Patch BHP for sedation orders