II. Mechanism
III. Dose
- Dose: 2.5 mg/kg IV (may repeat additional 1.25 mg/kg as needed twice)
- Observe for Hypotension
IV. Indications: Brief Procedural Sedation
- Rare use in U.S. now
- Ideal for CT Head (brief action, Seizure Prophylaxis)
- May be accompanied to CT with RN (low risk of respiratory depression, or other serious adverse effects)