Etomidate

Question 1

Etomidate - Class (2)

Answer 1

• Hypnotic- Induction Agent

Question 2

Etomidate - Action (4)

Answer 2

• Ultra short acting non-barbituate non-benzo hyponotic w/ no analagesia (pain management)- May have GABA like effect that depressess RAS (sleepy)- Minimal cardiac/respiratory effects- Does not release Histamine

Question 3

Etomidate - Indications (1)

Answer 3

• Facilitate RSI

Question 4

Etomidate - Contraindications (2)

Answer 4

• Hypersensitivity to barbituates- Children 10> y/o

Question 5

Etomidate - Side Effects (8)

Answer 5

X3 LAMP N/V - Myoclonic/Tonic (fasciculation)- Apnea- Laryngospasm- Hyper/hypoventilation- Hyper/hypotension- Tachy/bradyarrhythmias- N/V- Pain at injection site

Question 6

Etomidate - Precautions (2)

Answer 6

• Flumazenil does not reverse Etomidate (other benzos)- Verapamil may prolong resp. depression