Drug Assisted Intubation - Burns Flashcards
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
B. 0.5 mg/kg, max of 40 mg
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
B. 0.05 mg/kg
Max dose of midazolam in drug-assisted intubation.
10 mg
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
B. 2 mg, 10 mg
What must be “readily available” with drug assisted intubation attempts?
A blind insertion airway device.
What s/s are present that result in orders for drug assisted intubation?
Burns with possible airway involvement:
- singed nasal hair
- lip/tongue/throat burns
- swelling of lips/tongue/throat
- burned facial hair
- respiratory distress