Versed (midazolam) works just fine.
The problem is the patency of the line.
I had a minor procedure last month - off to see the wizard immediately with no memory of the event (not that that matters in this situation).
Bingo - nothing works as good as midazolam. And no one can maintain consciousness 15 seconds after initiation of a GOOD (patent) IV line infusion.
I love the reference to "painful medications". What a buncha hooey. Ok maybe if they were using suppositories? on nvrmind