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lorazepam and Apnea

lorazepam has been researched along with Apnea in 4 studies

Lorazepam: A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Apnea: A transient absence of spontaneous respiration.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To evaluate a protocol based on continuous infusion of a benzodiazepine and morphine to produce apnea/decreased respiratory effort as an adjunct to complex mechanical ventilation in patients with respiratory failure."3.69A method to produce sedation in critically ill patients. ( Johnson, M; Watling, SM; Yanos, J, 1996)
"A 15-month-old girl underwent several emergency department (ED) visits and two admissions for parent-reported histories of ingestions, apnea, and seizures."3.69Clinical and toxicological findings in two young siblings and autopsy findings in one sibling with multiple hospital admissions resulting in death. Evidence suggesting Munchausen syndrome by proxy. ( Jones, JG; Schexnayder, S; Sturner, WQ; Valentine, JL, 1997)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (50.00)18.7374
1990's2 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Griffith, PA1
Karp, HR1
Puchihewa, VG1
Whitwam, JG1
Morgan, M1
Lumley, J1
Watling, SM1
Johnson, M1
Yanos, J1
Valentine, JL1
Schexnayder, S1
Jones, JG1
Sturner, WQ1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for lorazepam and Apnea

ArticleYear
Lorazepam in therapy for status epilepticus.
    Annals of neurology, 1980, Volume: 7, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Apnea; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Hypotension; Loraz

1980
Respiratory effects of Minaxolone.
    Anaesthesia, 1980, Volume: 35, Issue:6

    Topics: Anesthesia, Intravenous; Anesthetics; Apnea; Atropine; Female; Humans; Lorazepam; Lung Volume Measur

1980
A method to produce sedation in critically ill patients.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 1996, Volume: 30, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Analgesics, Opioid; Anti-Anxiety Agents; APACHE; Apnea; Child; Conscious Sedation

1996
Clinical and toxicological findings in two young siblings and autopsy findings in one sibling with multiple hospital admissions resulting in death. Evidence suggesting Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
    The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology, 1997, Volume: 18, Issue:3

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Apnea; Autopsy; Child Abuse; Emergencies; Feces; Female; Hospitals, University;

1997