How to give Intranasal Midazolam using a nasal atomizer

How to give Intranasal Midazolam using a nasal atomizer | AboutKidsHealth at SickKids

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This video and the instructions it contains are part of a teaching program for the families of patients of The Hospital for Sick Children, to be used only in circumstances where a SickKids clinician has prescribed the patient the drug Midazolam. The video is provided in addition to detailed hands-on training The Hospital for Sick Children provides to families. We urge you to review the video with your doctor to check whether it is suitable for your situation and who prescribes these medications within the patient/physician relationship. We also require that you not follow the instructions in the video without first having specific training and advice from a healthcare professional who understands your child’s unique needs.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction

00:47 - Why is Midazolam being given through the nose?

01:00 - How to prepare the dose

02:15 - How to draw up a dose of midazolam

04:00 - Giving your child Midazolam

05:36 - Cleaning the MAD

06:10 - Having enough Midazolam on hand

06:40 - Storing Midazolam

07:09 - Possible side effects of Midazolam

08:07 - Key Points

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