Safe drug to calm kids & help the dying

Someone with a medical background can comment on the following.
I understand that Versed (midazolam HCI) is very effective in eliminating
oxygen-debt(struggling to breath) in palliative patients, morphine and
brandy are not contraindicated.



(above is an excerpt)

http://www.theberries.ns.ca/Archives/conscious_sedation.html


"Midazolam is one of the newer agents available with a potency between
lorazepam and diazepam. It can be given SC, IM or IV. In certain
situations it may also be given PO although one will not find that in the
CPS"

http://www.theberries.ns.ca/Archives/conscious_sedation.html


Edited by Rick

I feel obligated to point out that euthanasia is illegal in the US.  My opinions aside.

Will there be a coroner's inquest or an autopsy of an exhumed deceased?  Probably not.  But I present a scenario to you....

You ease Dad on his journey to Valhalla and your spouse assists or knows about it.  5 years down the line spouse wants a divorce and all property and soul custody of the kiddies.  You are threatened with exposure as what would be considered a murderer if you don't go along with spouse's wishes.  At best you risk a personal and painful episode exposed to public judgement.  At worst, you face a court and possible jail time.

Remember....there are no answers, certainly no easy answers.  Just question after question after question.

SZ

 

"Rick, you are right about Versed.  It is a wonderful
drug and could save a lot of suffering for someone who was stricken with
the cytokine storm and facing imminent death.  However, in the US
Versed can only be used in hospital and dental environments.  It is not
available at a pharmacy.  I do think a related drug, such as Valium would
be good as well, but I am with you--I would love to have some Versed
around if worse came to worse. The posting was for the benefit of
medical professionals, especially those considering dental or medical
procedures. References to Versed are intended to benefit the quality of
life, not to expedite death. I walk the talk. "

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The posting was for the benefit of medical professionals,
especially those considering dental or medical procedures in the near
future.       

References to Versed are intended to benefit quality of life, not to
expedite death. My reference to agoinists such a alcohol and morphine
are in keeping with quality of life concerns in palliative situations.

I walk the talk.

Legal distinctions will become moot, as this event unfolds. Nature or
rather, H5N1, or, H7, H9...will need no assistance to expedite death.
My 2-cents.

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" At best you risk a personal and painful episode exposed to public
judgement."

Death, where is thy sting?

You might need both the meds to get some sleep either during this or after this is eventually over, whenever that might be.