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Midazolam Presentation
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5 mg in 1 ml
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Midazolam Pharmacology
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Short acting central nervous system depressant
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Midazolam Metabolism
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In the liver excreted by the kidneys
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Midazolam
Primary Emergency Indications MICA |
Sedation to maintain intubation Sedation to facilitate intubation (RSI - modified or Paediatric IFS) Sedation to facilitate synchronised cardioversion Sedation to facilitate transthoracic pacing |
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Midazolam Primary Emergency Indications ALS |
Status epilepticus Sedation in the agitated patient (including patients under the Mental Health Act 2014) Sedation in psychostimulant OD |
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Midazolam Contraindications
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Known hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
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Midazolam Precautions
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Reduced doses may be required for the
elderly, pts with chronic renal failure, CCF or Shock are enhanced in the presence of narcotics and other tranquillisers including ETOH Can cause severe respiratory depression in pts with COPD Patients with myasthenia gravis |
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midazolam Route of Administration
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Intramuscular
IV Infusion |
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Midazolam Side Effects
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Depressed level of consciousness
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Midazolam Times
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Intramuscular effects
Onset: 3-5 mins Peak: 15 mins Duration: 30 mins Intravenous effects Onset: 1-3 mins Peak: 10 mins Duration: 20 mins |
