Etomidate

Question 1

Etomidate Brand Name

Answer 1

Amidate

Question 2

Etomidate Class

Answer 2

Sedative/Hypnotic

Question 3

Etomidate Action

Answer 3

CNS depressant. Short acting hypnotic drug

Question 4

Etomidate Adult Dose

Answer 4

Tachycardia/Stable: 0.15 mg/kg IV/IO Physican Order Only
Tachycardia/Unstable: 0.15 mg/kg IV/IO
Ventilation Management - Induction: 0.3 mg/kg IV/IO Max dose 30 mg
Synchronized Cardioversion: 0.15 mg/kg IV/IO

Question 5

Etomidate Pediatric Dose

Answer 5

Tachycardia/Stable: 0.15 mg/kg IV/IO Physician Order Only
Tachycardia/Unstable: 0.15 mg/kg IV/IO
Ventilation Management - Induction: 0.3 mg/kg IV/IO Max dose 20 mg

Question 6

Etomidate Indications

Answer 6

Tracheal Intubation. Cardioversion

Question 7

Etomidate Contraindications

Answer 7

Hypersensitivity

Question 8

Etomidate Adverse Reactions

Answer 8

Pain. Transient skeletal movements. N/V. Hypoventilation. Hypotension.

Question 9

Etomidate Onset/Duration

Answer 9

Onset: 5 - 15 seconds
Duration: 3 - 5 minutes