Versed Flashcards
1
Q
Midazolam (Versed)
Class
A
Benzodiazepine
Short acting
2
Q
Midazolam (Versed)
Action
A
Anticonvulsant/CNS depressant
Sedative (w/ amnesic effect)
Skeletal muscle relaxant
3
Q
Midazolam (Versed)
Indication
A
Seizures
Adjunct to intubation
Sedation prior to cardioversion
Chemical restraint
4
Q
Midazolam (Versed)
Dose route
A
IV= 0.1 mg/kg slow IVP (max 5 mg) IM= 0.2 mg/kg IM (max 10 mg)
5
Q
Midazolam (Versed)
Peds dose
A
0.1 mg/kg IM (max 3 mg)
6
Q
Midazolam (Versed)
Onset
A
IV= 3-5 min IM= 5-15 min
7
Q
Midazolam (Versed)
Contra
A
Hypersensitivity to versed Hypovolemia Hypotension Shock Coma Depressed vital signs Pregnancy Acute narrow-angle glaucoma Acute ETOH intoxication
8
Q
Versed
Adverse effects
A
CNS= sedation, ataxia, coma, drowsiness CV= Hypotension Resp= resp. Depression
9
Q
Versed
Precautions
A
1) Keep airway equipment ready (airway management)
2) Monitor VS & assess resp. Continuously
3) Possible resp. Depression w/ rapid IVP
4) IM injections = give in large muscle mass (no deltoid)
5) Potentiates effects of ETOH & CNS depressants
10
Q
Versed
Supplied
A
10mg / 10 ml vial
10mg / 2ml vial
