emergency department, lorazepam and midazolam for acute agitation. Pharmacology. Lorazepam. Midazolam. Administration IV. IM. IV. IM. IN. Dose. Sedation: 0.5-2
Both IV lorazepam and IV midazolam are effective (Ib; A). IV olanzapine has Intravenous (IV) administration should only be used in exceptional circumstances.
Lorazepam is classified as a Schedule IV drug. It is an excellent IV Lorazepam (Ativan) is another benzodiazepine available for parenteral administration.
emergency department, lorazepam and midazolam for acute agitation. Pharmacology. Lorazepam. Midazolam. Administration IV. IM. IV. IM. IN. Dose. Sedation: 0.5-2
emergency department, lorazepam and midazolam for acute agitation. Pharmacology. Lorazepam. Midazolam. Administration IV. IM. IV. IM. IN. Dose. Sedation: 0.5-2
reassess CIWA-Ar 1 hour following administration of first dose. □ LORazepam 4 mg IV/SL/PO once. □ LORazepam 2 mg IV/SL/PO once. AND THEN. □ LORazepam __ mg IV/
required for intravenous (IV) administration in eMM systems to facilitate the safe prescribing and administration of parenteral lorazepam.
reassess CIWA-Ar 1 hour following administration of first dose. □ LORazepam 4 mg IV/SL/PO once. □ LORazepam 2 mg IV/SL/PO once. AND THEN. □ LORazepam __ mg IV/
reassess CIWA-Ar 1 hour following administration of first dose. □ LORazepam 4 mg IV/SL/PO once. □ LORazepam 2 mg IV/SL/PO once. AND THEN. □ LORazepam __ mg IV/
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The main character falls unconscious in a hospital. “IV”. Think about it.