Violent Agitation Flashcards

1
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Agitation medications

A

Droperidol
Haloperidol
Midazolam (versed)
Olanzapine (zyprexa)
Ketamine

5x5 all can be dosed at 5mg
combination B52

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Droperidol dose (agitation)

A

2.5-5mg IV
5-10mg IM

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Haloperidol dose (agitation)

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5mg IV/IM

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Midazolam (versed) dose (agitation)

A

5mg IM

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5
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Combination therapy dose (agitation)

A

Droperidol 5mg IM + Midazolam 2mg
Or
Haolperidol 5mg + 2mg lorazepam (traditional B52)

Droperidol + midazolam is preferred due to better pharmacokinetics

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Olanzapine (zyprexa) dose (agitation)

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5-10mg IM

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Ketamine dose (agitation)

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5mg/kg IM - requires airway monitoring like procedural sedation

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