Class
Short-acting benzodiazepine
CNS depressant
Mechanism of Action
Anxiolytic and sedative properties
Memory impairment
Indications
Sedation prior to endotracheal or nasotracheal intubation
Anxiety
Conscious sedation (Cardioversion)
Contraindications
Glaucoma
Shock
Coma
Alcohol Intoxication
Overdose
Adult Sedation Dose
2 mg IV/IO/IN
May repeat once
Adult Seizure Dose
2 mg IV/IO/IN
May repeat once
Adult RSI Dose
5 mg IV/IO
Repeat up to max of 10 mg
Adult Behavioral Emergencies Dose
2 - 5 mg IV/IO/IM/IN
Repeat every 3 - 5 mins to max dose of 10mg
Pediatric dosing
Refer to length/weight based tape
Pregnancy Category
D