Do's and Don'ts During Seziures
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19 Oct, 14

Do’s

  • Clear away any sharp or hard objects
  • Cushion head, remove glasses
  • Turn on side
  • Loosen tight clothing
  • Time the seizure
  • Give suitable first-aid

Don’ts

  • Do not panic
  • Do not put anything in the mouth
  • Do not crowd around the patient
  • Do not try and physically hold the person, this may injure both the person and the helper

The recommended dose of Intranasal Midazolam is 0.2 mg/kg body weight.

Age (years)

Weight (kg)

Dose (mg)

Metered Doses (Sprays) in Each Nostril

½ – 1

<10

1.25 - 2

1 - 2

1 – 4

10 - 16

2.5

2 - 3

4 – 10

16 - 32

5

4 - 6

>10

> 32

10

10

The dose should be equally divided and administered into each nostril.