Drug Assisted Intubation - Burns Flashcards

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Etomidate dosage for drug assisted intubation

A. 0.25 mg/kg, max of 20 mg
B. 0.5 mg/kg, max of 40 mg
C. 0.75 mg/kg, max of 60 mg
D. 1 mg/kg, max of 80 mg

A

B. 0.5 mg/kg, max of 40 mg

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Dose of midazolam for drug-assisted intubation.

A. 0.025 mg/kg
B. 0.05 mg/kg
C. 0.075 mg/kg
D. 0.1 mg/kg

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B. 0.05 mg/kg

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Max dose of midazolam in drug-assisted intubation.

A

10 mg

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If after intubation patient exhibits movement that might lead to extubation, administer MIDAZOLAM _____ every 3-5 minutes, as necessary (max post-intubation dose _____).

A. 1 mg; 5 mg
B. 2 mg, 10 mg
C. 3 mg; 15 mg
D. 4 mg; 20 mg

A

B. 2 mg, 10 mg

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What must be “readily available” with drug assisted intubation attempts?

A

A blind insertion airway device.

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What s/s are present that result in orders for drug assisted intubation?

A

Burns with possible airway involvement:

  • singed nasal hair
  • lip/tongue/throat burns
  • swelling of lips/tongue/throat
  • burned facial hair
  • respiratory distress
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