6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1015-3-2-14

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 24, December 25, 2024

Section 6 CCR 1015-3-2-14 - Combination Benzodiazepine and Opiate Therapy

14.1 The administration of a combination of benzodiazepines and opiates, for the purpose of pain management, anxiolysis, and/or muscle relaxation is permitted. Safeguards shall be taken to maximize patient safety including but not limited to the patient's ability to:

14.1.1 Independently maintain an open airway and normal breathing pattern,

14.1.2 Maintain normal hemodynamics, and

14.1.3 Respond appropriately to physical stimulation and verbal commands.

14.2 The administration of combination therapy requires appropriate monitoring and care including, but not limited to: IV or IO access, continuous waveform capnography, pulse oximetry, ECG monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, and administration of supplemental oxygen.

6 CCR 1015-3-2-14

37 CR 12, June 25, 2014, effective 5/21/2014

37 CR 12, June 25, 2014, effective 7/15/2014

37 CR 22, November 25, 2014, effective 12/15/2014

38 CR 24, December 25, 2015, effective 1/14/2016

40 CR 10, May 25, 2017, effective 7/1/2017

40 CR 20, October 25, 2017, effective 1/1/2018

40 CR 21, November 10, 2017, effective 1/1/2018

41 CR 23, December 10, 2018, effective 1/14/2019

43 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 1/1/2021

44 CR 23, December 10, 2021, effective 12/30/2021

45 CR 10, May 25, 2022, effective 6/14/2022