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Etomidate Flashcards

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Mechanism of action

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enhance effects of GABA at GABA(A) receptor with beta3 subunit

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Time to unconsciousness

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30-60 sec with rapid awakening

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Pharmacokinetics

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  • 75% protein bound
  • renal/biliary elimination t1/2 75min
  • ester hydrolysis to inactive metabolites
  • CL 5x that of pentothal
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CV effects

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no change SBP, HR, SVR

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Pulmonary effects

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minimal resp depression, however increased with opioids

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CNS effects

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decreased CBF, ICP, CMRO2

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Concentration

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2mg/ml

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Induction dose

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0.2-0.4 mg/kg

burns on injection

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Risks

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  • myoclonus- spontaneous jerking
  • adrenal suppression- inhibits 11beta- and 17alpha-hydroxylase -> decrease cortisol/aldosterone
  • increase PONV
  • NO analgesia
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