This would usually be prescribed as 10-20mg in the first instance. However consideration should be given to the needs of the individual patient. This will be outlined in their epilepsy care plan. 5.2.1.3 Due to the route of administration particular care is required to ensure that the dignity of the client is maintained. 5.2.2 Use in adult patients without a diagnosis of epilepsy detox’ 5.2.1 Rectal diazepam is available as a number of licensed products, including Desitin® rectal solution and Stesolid® rectal tubes. It is licensed to treat epileptic and febrile convulsions. Rectal diazepam may be useful in these indications when a rapid effect is required but where intravenous injection is impracticable or undesirable and buccal midazolam is not desirable as the first option. 5.2.2 Rectal diazepam is generally supplied as either a 5mg or a 10mg tube suitable for rectal administration. This would usually be prescribed as 10-20mg in the first instance up to a maximum dose of 30mg in 24 hours. However consideration should be given to the needs of the individual patient. See Appendix 5 for further information. 5.2.3 Due to the route of administration particular care is required to ensure that the dignity of the client is maintained. 5.3. ADMINISTRATION OF RECTAL DIAZEPAM 5.3.1 Ensure that the medication prepared and administered as rescue medication follows the principles of safe preparation e.g. checking the label, the medicine and the care plan (where applicable). 5.3.2 The correct administration technique must be followed. 5.4 SUPPLY OF RECTAL DIAZEPAM 5.4.1 For non NHS establishments e.g. residential homes The patient will have their own rectal diazepam (normally prescribed by their GP/Consultant).This product must contain a pharmacy dispensed label with the and clear directions for patient’s name use. 5.4.2 For Sussex Partnership inpatient units
This would usually be prescribed as 10-20mg in the first instance. However consideration should be given to the needs of the individual patient. This will be outlined in their epilepsy care plan. 5.2.1.3 Due to the route of administration particular care is required to ensure that the dignity of the client is maintained. 5.2.2 Use in adult detox’ patients without a diagnosis of epilepsy 5.2.1 Rectal diazepam is available as a number of licensed products, including Desitin® rectal solution and Stesolid® rectal tubes. It is licensed to treat epileptic and febrile convulsions. Rectal diazepam may be useful in these indications when a rapid effect is required but where intravenous injection is impracticable or undesirable and buccal midazolam is not desirable as the first option. 5.2.2 Rectal diazepam is generally supplied as either a 5mg or a 10mg tube suitable for rectal administration. This would usually be prescribed as 10-20mg in the first instance up to a maximum dose of 30mg in 24 hours. However consideration should be given to the needs of the individual patient. See Appendix 5 for further information. 5.2.3 Due to the route of administration particular care is required to ensure that the dignity of the client is maintained. 5.3. ADMINISTRATION OF RECTAL DIAZEPAM 5.3.1 Ensure that the medication prepared and administered as rescue medication follows the principles of safe preparation e.g. checking the label, the medicine and the care plan (where applicable). 5.3.2 The correct administration technique must be followed. 5.4 SUPPLY OF RECTAL DIAZEPAM 5.4.1 For non NHS establishments e.g. residential homes The patient will have their own rectal diazepam (normally prescribed by their GP/Consultant).This product must contain a pharmacy dispensed label with the patient’s name and clear directions for use. 5.4.2 For Sussex Partnership inpatient units
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