Violent Agitation Flashcards
1
Q
Agitation medications
A
Droperidol
Haloperidol
Midazolam (versed)
Olanzapine (zyprexa)
Ketamine
5x5 all can be dosed at 5mg
combination B52
2
Q
Droperidol dose (agitation)
A
2.5-5mg IV
5-10mg IM
3
Q
Haloperidol dose (agitation)
A
5mg IV/IM
4
Q
Midazolam (versed) dose (agitation)
A
5mg IM
5
Q
Combination therapy dose (agitation)
A
Droperidol 5mg IM + Midazolam 2mg
Or
Haolperidol 5mg + 2mg lorazepam (traditional B52)
Droperidol + midazolam is preferred due to better pharmacokinetics
6
Q
Olanzapine (zyprexa) dose (agitation)
A
5-10mg IM
7
Q
Ketamine dose (agitation)
A
5mg/kg IM - requires airway monitoring like procedural sedation
