As for IM, There is no need to dilute that Ativan, just make sure you use a larger gauge needle when administering it IM, say 18 gauger? If you want, you can also dilute it. Just make sure you use the same amount of saline. For example, if you are giving 1mg/1ml, add 1ml of saline to dilute it a bit for easier IM administering.
It is okay to do both. Generally you don't want to give IM olanzapine with IM Ativan within an hour of each other because IM olanzapine can increase the risk of respiratory depression as it is, so you can imagine what happens when you give IM/IV Ativan with it in theory.
To make you sleep before surgery, a healthcare professional will typically give you an IM injection of Ativan. For this use, Ativan is dosed based on body weight. You ll likely receive an IM
It is okay to do both. Generally you don't want to give IM olanzapine with IM Ativan within an hour of each other because IM olanzapine can
The proper proceedure for diluting Ativan when giving IM or IV is to use a 1:1 ratio of ativan to sterile water. If you look it up in your
You should not mix IM Zyprexa and Ativan (or any other benzodiazepine). The combination can increase cardiorespiratory depression.
To make you sleep before surgery, a healthcare professional will typically give you an IM injection of Ativan. For this use, Ativan is dosed based on body
If you dilute Phenergan if you give it slowly in a patent IV or if you give it deep IM it works very well. Many times you can decrease the
Can you mix Haldol and Ativan in the same syringe for injection? Yes. You can mix haldol and ativan for an IM injection. It's done frequently done in situations of frank psychoses, like in an ER
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