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Policy: Pre-Liver Transplant Outpatient Sedation for MRI/CT ProtocolStatement: Activation date: 10/21/03 Affected Department: Liver Transplant ProgramVision Strategy: Patient CarePolicy Statement: The Emory Transplant Center will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies regarding the management of prescribing medications and refills. Basis: This policy is necessary for the protection of patients, physicians and staffAdministrative Responsibility: Section heads, physicians, practitioners, and staff are responsible for compliance with this policy. Scope/Procedure:7. Protocol: Patients requesting sedation for MRI/CT due to anxiety/claustrophobia may receive: 1. Neurontin (gabapentin) 300 mg PO 30 minutes prior to procedure.If this fails:2. Atarax (hydroxyzine) 50 ms PO 30 minutes prior to procedure. May repeat times one.If this fails:3. Ativan (lorazepam) 0.5 mg PO 30 minutes prior to procedure. May repeat times one. If weight is greater than 80 kilograms, may start with 1 mg. Patient may not drive after consuming.Contact Physician if patient allergic to Neurontin (gabapentin),Atarax (hydroxyzine) or Ativan (lorazepam).Approved by: Liver Transplant Leadership Group Stuart Knechtle, M.D.Chair, Liver Transplant Leadership GroupDirector, Liver Transplant Program _____________________________________ Hepatologist Approval:___________________________________James Spivey, MDMedical Director, Liver Transplant ProgramApproval Dates: 10/21/03, 7/2013Revised Dates: 10/26/09, 12/14/12, 7/2013 ................
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