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Hey Jon,
Midazolam is Versed. Lorazepam is Ativan. Ativan is temperature sensitive and versed is not. Just thought I'd help out a bit.
- Brian
The BIG isn't that great. We used the EZ-IO during it's FDA field trials and decided to place it on every unit. It is quite expensive and the IO needles are about $100 each. It works great though. Currently the FDA has not approved it for pediatric use but that is expected to happen. If your...
1. Grand Mal Seizure pt:
Diazepam or Medazolam?
Versed is nice because it can be given IN. In my experience it seems to be effective.
2. Hx of epilepsy pt:
Rotators on near the pt, or while transporting?
If the pt is stable I would transport without lights and siren unless they are...
Do you know what caused the airway obstruction? I think that is the critical question regarding your patient. What did you get when you suctioned out the trach? Intubating through the stoma was a good idea.