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Old 04-22-2004, 14:53   #3
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Originally posted by Surgicalcric
If the PT is seizing when I arrive they are getting either Valium or Ativan as soon as IV access can be established, or rectally if IV access is unattainable.

And speaking of Valium how many, by a show of keyboard stroke, have given valium rectally, either Ped or Adult?
Quick Pharmacy note to ponder and remember...

If you give Valium(diazepam) or Ativan(lorazepam) and respiratory depression symptoms occur, what medication is given as the antagonist? Is it the same drug or a different one for each of the two anticonvulsants?

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