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Benzodiazepine |
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IVP DOSING |
| 0.5-4 mg |
Give slow IV over at least 2 minutes... I know you usually give it all at once, but too fast may actually give your room the wrong kind of peace and quiet! |
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INFUSION DOSING |
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1 to 10 mg/hr is real common. If its for an older patient or a renal patient, you may find yourself obtaining a head CT 2 days after you turn it off... That's why I prefer Propofol! Hmm, still failing those CPAP trials, huh? |
0.2-0.1 mg/kg/hr |
Used
for amnesia and sedation in the ICU, How does it work...? Onset is within
minutes, but the effects lasts between 2-6 hours, so weaning is much more
prolonged than with Propofol.
Maintainance
infusion runs around 0.2-10mg/kg/hr, higher for some.
Side
Effects: ¯
HR, ¯
BP, ¯
RR, apnea, oversedation, amnesia, seizure-like activity (?), nystagmus,
paradoxical reactions, HA, N/V, and hiccups.
Contraindicated:
severe hypotension, shock, coma, acute angle-clsure glaucoma, and acute ETOH
intoxication (they're drunk).
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