Psychiatry · Benzodiazepine
Lorazepam (Rapid Tranquillisation)
Dose
1–2 mg PO/IM, repeat after 45–60 min; max 4 mg/24 h in elderly, 8 mg otherwise.
Use
Monitoring
Side effects
- • Respiratory depression
- • Over-sedation
- • Paradoxical disinhibition
Related in WardRound
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Protocol · Insulin + fluids + K⁺
Status Epilepticus
Protocol · Seizure >5 min or recurrent
Hyperkalaemia
Protocol · K⁺ > 5.5 mmol/L
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Protocol · Vagal → adenosine → DC
Cocaine Chest Pain
Protocol · Benzodiazepines first, avoid β-blockers
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Protocol · IVIG or plasma exchange
Epilepsy
Topic · Neurology
Hypertensive Crisis
Topic · Emergency Medicine
Aortic Aneurysm (AAA/TAA)
Topic · Vascular
Paroxysmal SVT (AVNRT/AVRT)
Topic · Cardiology
Adenosine — Clinical Use
Topic · Cardiology
Status Epilepticus
Topic · Neurology
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
