Administration and conversion of paediatric sedation using benzodiazepines: answers

02 May 2024
Volume 6 · Issue 5

What rate of infusion will meet the threshold for converting for this patient?

What rate of infusion will meet the threshold for converting for this patient?

From the value calculated in Question 2, project a total daily midazolam dose for this patient.

What is the oral diazepam total daily dose that this patient is likely to need?

If the diazepam is going to be administered four times a day using 2 mg / 5 ml solution, what volume should be administered for each dose?

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