____ can be considered by medical control orders only for pain management in the cases of severe pain resulting from major burns

• A. Morphine
• B. Fentanyl
• C. Midazolam
• D. Ketamine

Answer: (C)

Pain control in severe burns hinges on analgesia, not sedation. Midazolam is a benzodiazepine used for calming, anxiolysis, and amnesia, but it does not relieve pain on its own. For major burn injuries, medical control orders typically prioritize opioid analgesics such as morphine or fentanyl, and may use ketamine in cases where opioids are insufficient or unsuitable. Midazolam might be used to sedate a patient or facilitate procedures, but it does not address the underlying pain. So, the best approach for pain management in this scenario would be an analgesic agent, with ketamine as an alternative if needed, rather than using midazolam alone for analgesia.