Seizures

Question 1

Diazepam (Valium/Diastat) dosing

Answer 1

IV: 0.1 - 0.3 mg/kg (max 10mg)

Over 3-5 minutes

Every 5-10 minutes

PR (max 20 mg)
2-5 y/o = 0.5 mg/kg
6-11 y/o = 0.3 mg/kg
>12 yrs = 0.2 mg/kg

Question 2

Lorazepam

Dosing for seizures

Answer 2

IV/IM 0.05 - 0.1 mg/kg max 4mg

Over 2-5 min
Every 10 -15 min