Etomidate Flashcards
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Etomidate
Name
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Amidate
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Etomidate
Class
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Hypnotic
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Etomidate
Description
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Ultra short acting non barbituate hypnotic, w/ no analgesic effects and limited cardiovascular and respiratory effects
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Etomidate
Indications
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induce sedation for RSI
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Etomidate
Contraindications
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none
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Etomidate
Precautions
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head injury if no paralytics used, marked hypotension, severe asthma, cardiovascular disease
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Etomidate
Dose/Route
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0.1-0.3 mg/kg IV over 15-30 seconds
Pedi dose: children > 10yrs same as adult