Sedation

Question 1

DTP
Droperidol
Indication
(1)

Answer 1

ABD with SAT score 2 and over

Question 2

DTP
Droperidol
Contraindications
(6 - 5(A) + 1(R))

Answer 2

Absolute
- allergy/drug reaction
- parkinson’s disease
- known lewy body dementia
- previous dystonic reaction to droperidol
- pts < 8yrs

Relative
- suspected sepsis (consultation required)

Question 3

DTP
Droperidol
Precautions
(2)

Answer 3

• hypoperfused state
• concurrent CNS depressants

Question 4

DTP
Droperidol
Presentation

Answer 4

vial, 10mg/2mL

Question 5

DTP
Droperidol
Dose - IM
Adult > 65yrs

Answer 5

5mg
rpt. once at 15mins
max dose 10mg

Question 6

DTP
Droperidol
Dose - IM
Adult 16-65yrs

Answer 6

10mg
rpt. once at 15mins
max dose 20mg

Question 7

DTP
Droperidol
Dose - IM
Adult 13-15yrs

Answer 7

0.1-0.2mg/kg (max 10mg)
rpt. once at 15mins
max dose 20mg

Question 8

Sedation Checklist
(8)

Answer 8

1. Appropriate QAS/QPS resources?
2. ABD Sedation Team roles allocated?
3. Sedation medication DTP have been reviewed?
4. Clinical Consultation required?
5. Clinician at the patients head to monitor airway and physical condition?
6. Defib pads/ECG prepped on the patient?
7. Resuscitation equipment immediately available?
8. All sedation team members (QPS incl) have been briefed?