Monitoring

Question 1

Midazolam

Answer 1

Direct:

• baseline BP, HR, RR, and O2
• repeat q5minx3 then 15min

Continuous infusion:
-continuous o2 sats and continuous BP or non-invasive BP monitoring q5min until procedure complete and q15min until fully conscious

Keep in PACU 1 hour post dose

Question 2

Labetalol

Answer 2

Direct IV

• continuous BP and HR (record q5minx2 after each injection until stable)
• continuous ECG during administration

Continuous

• continuous BP and HR (record q5min until stable)
• continuous ECG during administration