Printable Protocols - WHO

IV Diazepam schedules for severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. Loading dose. Diazepam 10 mg IV (intravenous) slowly over 2 minutes. If convulsions recur, repeat loading dose. Maintenance dose. Diazepam 40 mg in 500 ml IV fluids (normal saline or Ringer’s lactate) titrated to keep the patient sedated but rousable. Do not give more than 100 mg ... ................
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