Per policy, these medications require cardiac and/or special monitoring. (KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
generic (Brand) / Notes
diazePAM (Valium) IV Push not for sedation
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
diazePAM (Valium) IV Push sedation / analgesia by non-anesthesia personnel Key: designated staff
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Available ED To-Go medications.
Description (Qty)
diazePAM (Valium) 5 mg tablets (#4)
Adult Extravasation Management
Generic (Brand)
Vesicant / irritant
Local Care
Comments / Treatment links
diazePAM (Diastat AcuDial, Valium)
Vesicant
Cold compress
Enteral Drug Administration notes.
Generic (Brand)
Comments and Considerations
Recommendations for Administration with Enteral Nutrition
diazePAM (Valium)
Commercially available solution has lower bioavailability due to binding with NG tubing
Suggest using diazepam tablets instead of solution.
Last updated: Apr. 17, 2024
Look-Alike/Sound-Alike diazePAM confused with diltiaZEM
(KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
IV Push not for sedation
IV Push sedation / analgesia by non-anesthesia personnel Key: designated staff
(Brand)
(Valium)