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Midazolam HCL (Versed)
Paramedic Drugs
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Medical
Not Applicable
02/25/2013

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Term

Midazolam HCL

 

Definition

 

(Versed)

Term

Classification:          

Definition

Sedative

Hypnotic

Anticonvulsant

Term

 Action:                      

Definition

Depresses the central nervous system

Relaxes skeletal muscle

Decreases patient recall (amnesic effect)

Suppress seizure activity

Term

Indications:

Definition

Seizures (status epilepticus)

Sedation prior to:

       - synchronized Cardioversion

       - transcutaneious pacing

       - airway placement (RSI/NT)

Term

Contraindications: 

Definition

Head injury

 Shock/Hypotension

  Glaucoma

Drug/Alcohol intoxication


Pt.’s  known to be taking:

Cardiazem, Verapamil, AIDS medications

Term

Adverse Effects:

Definition

Cardiovascular

tachycardia

bradycardia

hypotension

PVCs


Respiratory

laryngospasm

depression

bronchospasm        

arrest


Neurological

blurred Vision

headache

drowsiness


Gastrointestinal

nausea/vomiting

Term

 

Administration:                  

 

Definition

1 - 2mg slow IV/IO over 2-3 minutes or MADD.

(titrate to suppress seizure activity or until sedation

occurs)  May repeat in 1mg increments to a maximum of 8mg.

Term

Pediatrics:                           

 

Definition

Under 12 years        

0.05mg/kg slow IV/IO over 2-3 minutes (titrate to suppress seizure activity or until sedation occurs). Repeat in 0.05mg increments to a max dose of 0.2mg/kg.

 

Over 12 years           

Adult dosage

Term

 

Onset: 

 

Duration:                  

Definition

 

Onset:                         1 - 3 minutes

 

Duration:                   2 - 4 hours

Term

 

Precautions:            

 

Definition

Use cautiously in patients with impaired respiratory function, COPD, renal failure, or liver disease.


Monitor patient respiratory status and be prepared to

provide support.

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