Seizure Medical Directive

Question 1

Seizure Medical Directive Indications

Answer 1

Active generalized motor Seizure

Question 2

MIDAZOLAM
Conditions
LOA?

Answer 2

LOA: UNRESPONSIVE

Question 3

MIDAZOLAM
contraindications

Answer 3

Allergy or sensitivity to midazolam

Question 4

MIDAZOLAM
Route - IV / IO
Dose?
Max. Single Dose?
Dosing Interval?
Max # of Doses?

Answer 4

Dose: 0.1mg/kg
Max. Single Dose: 5mg
Dosing Interval: 5mins
Max # of Doses: 2

Question 5

MIDAZOLAM
Route - IM / IN / BUCCAL
Dose?
Max. Single Dose?
Dosing Interval?
Max # of Doses?

Answer 5

Dose: 0.2mg/kg
Max. Single Dose: 10mg
Dosing Interval: 5mins
Max # of Doses: 2

Question 6

Do you delay midazolam administration to obtain blood glucometry?

Answer 6

DO NOT DELAY - in cases where hypoglycemia is not thought to be the causative agent

Question 7

Define generalized motor seizure?

Answer 7

Classic Tonic Clonic presentation
partial seizures / petit mal / jacksonian / focal seizures are NOT indicated for midazolam