Etomidate Flashcards

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ETOMIDATE- Name

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Amidate

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ETOMIDATE- Class

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Anesthetic

Non-barbiturate Sedative/hypnotic

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ETOMIDATE- MoA

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Non-barbiturate that prolongs the effect of GABA

Depresses the activity and reactivity of the brain stem reticular system

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ETOMIDATE- Indication

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General anesthesia

Premedication for RSI

Adjuncts for low potency anesthetics (Nitronox)

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ETOMIDATE- Contra

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Immunosuppressed patients

Status asthmaticus

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ETOMIDATE- S/E

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Cardiovascular: dysrhythmias

Respiratory: hypoventilation, apnea, laryngospasms

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ETOMIDATE- Route

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IV, IO

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ETOMIDATE- A. Dose

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0.2-0.6 mg/kg

over 1 minute

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ETOMIDATE- P. Dose

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0.1 mg/kg

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ETOMIDATE- EXTRAS

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Precautions: Use with caution when in the presence of other CNS depressants

Interactions: Verapamil may potentiate the anesthetic and respiratory depressant effects Diuretics, calcium channel blockers and antihypertensive medications may increase risk for hypotension

Onset is immediate and may last 3-5 minutes

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