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World J Crit Care Med. Sep 9, 2024; 13(3): 96877
Published online Sep 9, 2024. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v13.i3.96877
Published online Sep 9, 2024. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v13.i3.96877
Characteristics of remimazolam |
Rapid onset of action with onset in 1-3 minutes, elimination Half-life 0.75 hour |
Rapid offset due to break down by tissue esterase's and predictable recovery time |
Less adjunct medication requirements like Fentanyl and faster neuropsychiatric recovery |
Maintained respiratory and hemodynamic stability |
Reversal agent available: Flumazenil |
Induction and maintenance of procedural sedation bolus of 2.5-5 mg IV once and every 2 minutes as needed |
General anesthesia or ICU sedation induction 6-12 mg/kg/h and maintenance 1-3 mg/kg/h |
- Citation: Elmati PR, Nagaradona T, Jagirdhar GSK, Surani S. Remimazolam in intensive care unit: Potential applications and considerations. World J Crit Care Med 2024; 13(3): 96877
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v13/i3/96877.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v13.i3.96877