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==Clinical== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*CNS depression within 30 minutes | *CNS depression within 30 minutes | ||
*Patients can usually be aroused with noxious stimuli | *Patients can usually be aroused with noxious stimuli | ||
*Half life 16-35 hours but coma can last 48h | *Half life 16-35 hours but coma can last 48h | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
===Rosen's | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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==Disposition== | |||
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*Rosen's | |||
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Revision as of 08:23, 18 April 2016
Background
- Used in Europe and Asia for Insomnia and Pre-op sedation
- Used in US as "date-rape" agent
- Has strong affinity for benzodiazepine receptor
Clinical Features
- CNS depression within 30 minutes
- Patients can usually be aroused with noxious stimuli
- Half life 16-35 hours but coma can last 48h
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Management
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
- Rosen's