Reversal of Catatonia with Midazolam

Authors

Larry V. McDonald, M.D., University of Kansas Medical Center
Barry I. Liskow, M.D., University of Kansas School of Medicine

Abstract

We report a case of dramatic reversal of catatonic symptoms with a single dose of midazolam, an ultra short acting parenteral benzodiazepine commonly used for procedure sedation.

Recommended Citation

McDonald, M.D., Larry V. and Liskow, M.D., Barry I. (1992) "Reversal of Catatonia with Midazolam," Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry: Vol. 10: Iss. 2, Article 10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29046/JJP.010.2.013
Available at: https://jdc.jefferson.edu/jeffjpsychiatry/vol10/iss2/10