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Benzos Flashcards

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Benzos

Pathology:

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Enhance GABA

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Benzos

ASAP:

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ABCs, IV, O2, monitor, VS, EKG

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Benzos

Benzos
Hx/Exam:

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Iatrogenic vs other OD, SAMPLE hx, lethargy, ↓RR

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Benzos

Labs:

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Standard labs, EtOH (EtOH + benzos = resp depression/arrest

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Benzos

Tx:

A

Supportive

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Benzos

If iatrogenic benzo OD…

A

Flumazenil 0.2mg IV over 30 sec, wait 1 min then 0.3mg IV over 30 sec, wait 1 min then 0.5 mg IV over 30
sec, etc. Max 5 mg.

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Benzos

If mixed ingestion, chronic benzo user or h/o szs…

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Do not use flumazenil, supportive care only.

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