Administration of Rectal Diazepam and Buccal Midazolam

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Course Aims

To train delegates in the safe and effective administration of rectal diazepam and buccal midazolam.

Suitable For

Any health care provider working in the public or private sector who may be required to administer rectal diazepam to a patient or client as part of their care. The course is ideal for nurses/carers working with head injury patients and those with special needs i.e. known epilepsy.

Course Length

2 hours

Pre-requisite

Delegates must be employed in an environment where this knowledge and skill is required for genuine clinical reasons and evidence of this may be requested on course booking.

Certification

Delegates will receive a Norvic certificate of atendance which is valid for 1 year.

Course Venue

Closed courses are held at venues throughout East Anglia or alternatively, courses can be arranged at clients' own site anywhere in the UK (subject to suitability).

Syllabus

• Indications/contrindicators of diazepam • Storage conditions/procedures for diazepam • Post administrative care • Regulations covering the use of diazepam • Patient preparation and administration procedure.