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-Benzodiazepine
-Sedative-hypnotic
-CNS Depressant |
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Definition
-Produces generalized CNS depression with muscle relaxation
-Diminishes patient recall (amnestic effects) |
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Definition
-Status Seizures (lasting >2-5 minutes, 2 or more without a lucid interval, respiratory compromise)
-Eclampsia (seizures)
-Conscious sedation prior to Synchronized Cardioversion or Transcutaneous Pacing in the awake patient
-Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) for amnesia effects prior to paralysis of skeletal and respiratory muscles
-General sedation as needed (burns, chemical restraint, misfiring automatic defibrillator) |
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Term
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Definition
-Seizures:
-0.1mg/kg slow IVP (1mg/min) to a maximum dose of 5 mg, (discontinue if seizure stops)
-May repeat in 5-10 minutes if needed
-OR 0.2mg/kg IM to a maximum dosage of 10 mg (maximum 2-3 mL volume/injection site)
-May repeat in 5-10 minutes if needed
-Conscious sedation prior to synchronized cardioversion or pacing; or general sedation
-2.5mg slow IVP (1mg/min), as needed
-OR 2.5-5mg IM as needed
-RSI
-2.5mg slow IVP (1mg/minute |
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Term
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Definition
-Respiratory depression or arrest
-Excessive sedation
-Laryngospasm/Bronchospasm
-hypotension
-nausea/vomiting |
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Term
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Definition
-Known hypersensitivity
-Caution in shock state
-Acute alcohol intoxication (alcoholic coma)
-Narrow angle glaucoma |
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Term
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Definition
-Assess respiratory rate/effectiveness and LOC during administration
-Inject IM drug deep into a large muscle mass
-IM amount may need to be divided up into 2 injections (i.e.>2ml of medication) given at 2 different sites, cannot give 10 ml all at once into a muscle
-Cumulative effect with alcohol and sedatives
-Monitor respiratory functions and cardiac function continuously during and after administration
-Onset of action 3-5 minutes given IV and within 15 minutes given IM
-Potential risk of congenital malformations during first trimester of pregnancy |
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Term
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Definition
-Refer to pediatric drug guide
-Give IM in the thigh or appropriate location for pt size
-Never administer into the buttocks |
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