Etomidate Flashcards

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Etomidate Mechanism of Action

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GABAa Agonist resulting in Cl- channels open prolonging inhibitory effects of GABA

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Etomidate Side Effects

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Pain at injection site
Myoclonus
Adrenocortical Suppression (lasting 4-6hrs post induction)

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