Do's and Don'ts During Seziures
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.
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