Etomidate Flashcards
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Trade Name
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Amidate
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Generic Name
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etomidate
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Class
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Sedative Hypnotic
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Mechanism of Action
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depresses the reticular activating system, rapidly inducing anesthesia without histamine release
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Indications
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induction agent for RSI
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Contraindications
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hypersensitivity, hypotension
Relative: asthma, cardiovascular disease
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Adverse Reactions
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myoclonus, apnea, hyper and hypoventilation, laryngospasm, HTN, hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia, injection site pain
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Dose -> Adult
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0.1-0.3mg/kg
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Dose -> Pediatric
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over 10 y/o same as adult
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Route
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IV/IO
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Special Considerations
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use with verapamil may cause prolonged respiratory depression. Can cause localized pain at the injection site
