title: Respiratory arrest and oversedation in an adolescent given intramuscular clonazepam for rapid tranquillization.
abstract: Many young people in forensic adolescent units require intramuscular medication for rapid tranquillization. The efficacy and safety of the medications used is not well reported in this age group. Here we report a case of a 14-year-old girl experiencing severe oversedation and respiratory compromise on two occasions following intramuscular clonazepam.
authors: Specialty Registrar (CT2) in Forensic Adolescent Psychiatry, Bluebird House, Tatchbury Mount, Calmore, Southampton SO40 2RZ, UK.
authors: Jonathan
authors: J
authors: Channing
authors: Simon
authors: S
authors: Hill
authors: Marion
authors: M
authors: Wetherill
authors: Oliver
authors: O
authors: White
keywords: adolescent; clonazepam; deep sedation; forensic psychiatry; respiratory depression
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