Etomidate Flashcards
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Brand Name
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Amidate
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Drug Class
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Non-barbiturate Hypnotic Anesthesia Induction Agent
3
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Mechanism of Action
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Short acting hypnotic agent that acts on the reticular activating system with the brain
4
Q
Indications
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Premedication for tracheal intubation (RSI) or cardioversion
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Q
Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity, L&D
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Q
Adverse Effects
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Respiratory depression, apnea, dysrhythmias, hypotension, HTN, N/V, involuntary muscle movement
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Precautions
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May be enhanced when given with other CNS depressants
8
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Dose and Administration
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Adult: 0.2-0.6mg/kg IVP over 30-60sec
Pediatric: 0.2-0.4mg/kg IVP
Given over 30-60 sec
