ICU SEDATION GUIDELINES

Drug Onset DOA T1/2 Special considerations Lorazepam 3-7 min 120 min 10-20 hr IV and PO liquid formulation contain propylene glycol. Average cost $15.6/24 hr (@ 2mg/hr) Midazolam 1-5 min 15-60 min 2-11 hr Active metabolites; lipophilic. Prolonged sedation likely in obese patients or >72 hour infusion ................
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