Difference between revisions of "LOC-OVER SEDATION MANAGEMENT"

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<div>1. Most common cause of LOC is over-sedation </div>2. Most commonly due to opioid toxicity, managed with Naloxone/Flumazenil<br>3. Note that IM Naloxone lasts longer (approx. 2 hrs)! Can be used if IV Naloxone infusion is not an option<br>4. Naloxone infusion:  1 mg to 100 mL, 10-40 mL/hr<br>5. Flumazenil infusion:  0.1-0.5 mg, 10-40mL/hr<br><br>[[Image:paste-96e9843f97124e0f7852f4a914795abb63f30f24.jpg]]
<div><div>1. Most common cause of LOC is over-sedation </div>2. Most commonly due to opioid toxicity, managed with Naloxone/Flumazenil<br>3. Note that IM Naloxone lasts longer (approx. 2 hrs)! Can be used if IV Naloxone infusion is not an option<br>4. Naloxone infusion:  1 mg to 100 mL, 10-40 mL/hr<br>5. Flumazenil infusion:  0.1-0.5 mg, 10-40mL/hr<br><br>[[Image:paste-96e9843f97124e0f7852f4a914795abb63f30f24.jpg]]




[[Category:Loss of consciousness]]
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[[Category:Advanced Life Support]]

Revision as of 11:50, 15 December 2022

1. Most common cause of LOC is over-sedation
2. Most commonly due to opioid toxicity, managed with Naloxone/Flumazenil
3. Note that IM Naloxone lasts longer (approx. 2 hrs)! Can be used if IV Naloxone infusion is not an option
4. Naloxone infusion: 1 mg to 100 mL, 10-40 mL/hr
5. Flumazenil infusion: 0.1-0.5 mg, 10-40mL/hr

Paste-96e9843f97124e0f7852f4a914795abb63f30f24.jpg