I'd agree, but there is not a lot of research comparing midazolam with the
other drugs normally used. Well that was the case the last time I looked
into it. I think it's research that needs doing.
Ray McGlone
A&E Consultant
Lancaster
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Ransom" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 12:01 PM
Subject: Fitters
> In the last hospital I worked in , in Australia, first line drug for
> fitters was midazolam. It seemed the ideal drug, very fast working, so
you
> can titrate it to effect with less timelag /overkill. Another advantage
> is that it wears off more quickly so that a patient can be assessed alert
> with less of that diazemuls/lorazepam twilight zone, where you are
> wondering whether this is post-ictal, effect, benzos or head injury.
> I have not found overdosage and consequent respiratory problems to be an
> issue.
>
> Paul Ransom
>
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