Diazepam IM Dosing Equivalent for Catatonia

Monitoring Requirements

• The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends monitoring oxygen saturation continuously, as benzodiazepines carry increased risk of apnea 1, 2
• Respiratory support should be immediately available, particularly in patients at high risk of respiratory depression 3
• Patients, especially the elderly or frail, should be watched for hypotension 4
• Consider dose reduction if the patient has underlying respiratory disease, hepatic impairment, or is elderly, as recommended by the Annals of Oncology 4, 2