[Practical aspects of administering midazolam as a sedative]

Sandrine Vanderhoeven

doi:10.1016/j.revinf.2019.02.011

[Practical aspects of administering midazolam as a sedative]

Rev Infirm. 2019 Mar;68(249):36-39. doi: 10.1016/j.revinf.2019.02.011.

[Article in French]

Author

Sandrine Vanderhoeven¹

Affiliation

¹ Unité mobile soins palliatifs Unité d'accompagnementet soins palliatifs Hôpital Saint-Éloi CHU Montpellier 80, avenue Augustin-Fliche 34090 Montpellier, France. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 31056177
DOI: 10.1016/j.revinf.2019.02.011

Abstract

In a context of an acute complication with immediate threat to life or of a refractory symptom, the administering of a sedative is not a minor procedure for the nursing teams. Titration is an essential and key stage. Focus on the practical aspects of administering midazolam as a sedative to an adult receiving palliative care.

Keywords: end of life; ethics; fin de vie; relief; sedation; soulagement; symptômes incontrôlés; sédation; titration; uncontrolled symptoms; éthique.

MeSH terms

Adult
Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing*
Humans
Hypnotics and Sedatives* / therapeutic use
Midazolam* / therapeutic use
Palliative Care

Substances

Hypnotics and Sedatives
Midazolam