Benzodiazepines should only be administered for anaesthesia by, or under the direct supervision of, personnel experienced in their use, with adequate training in anaesthesia and airway management.
Midazolam |
Formulary
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Injection 5mg/5ml NB. The 10mg/2ml injection is for use in palliative care only. Please see Palliative Care formulary. NHS Never Event: Mis-selection of high-strength midazolam during conscious sedation (January 2018). The areas where high-strength midazolam is used should be restricted to those performing general anaesthesia, intensive care, palliative care, or areas where its use has been formally risk-assessed in the organisation. In these situations the higher strength may be more appropriate to administer the prescribed dose. It is advised that flumazenil is available when midazolam is used, to reverse the effects if necessary. |
LSCMMG: Critical Care Medicines Information |
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Midazolam/Lidocaine nasal solution |
Formulary
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Midazolam 40mg/Lidocaine 20mg/1mL nasal solution, For paediatric surgical use only Unlicensed |
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