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Etomidate Flashcards

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Generic name for Amidate

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Etomidate

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Brand name for Etomidate

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Amidate

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Drug class of Etomidate

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sedative/hypnotic

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Mechanism of action for Etomidate

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short-acting hypnotic that acts directly on the reticular activating system

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Indications for Etomidate

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premedication for RSI

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contraindications for Etomidate

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hypersensitivity, labor and delivery

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Adverse effects of Etomidate

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apnea, respiratory depression, dysrhythmias, hypotension, and N/V

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Precautions for Etomidate

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may be enhanced when given with other CNS depressants

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Dose and admin of Etomidate

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0.2-0.6mg/kg over 30-60secs. However, 0.3mg/kg is standard.

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