Lorazepam IV monitoring for diagnostic imaging

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Thu, 09/12/2019 - 11:17
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Diane Odeen
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Lorazepam IV monitoring for diagnostic imaging

Please share whether your hospital requires specific monitoring of IV lorazepam for anxiolysis prior to MRI?

Is the IV lorazepam administered on the floor prior to transport to MRI and if so does a nurse accompany the patient?

Does PRN administration of IV lorazepam on the nursing unit require specific monitoring as well?

Thanks!

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