Etomidate Flashcards

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Brand name of Etomidate

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Amidate

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Class of Etomidate

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Non-barbiturate Hypnotic Anesthesia Induction Agent

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Indications for Etomidate

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Premedication fore tracheal intubation (RSI/SAI) or cardioversion

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Mechanism of Action of Etomidate

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Short-acting hypnotic that acts at the level of the reticular activating system within the brain

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Contraindications of Etomidate

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Hypersensitivity, Labor & Delivery

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Adverse Effects of Etomidate

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Apnea of short duration, respiratory depression, hypoventilation, hyperventilation, dysrhythmias, hypotension, hypertension, NV, involuntary muscle movement, pain at the injection site.

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Precautions of Etomidate

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May be enhanced when given with other

CNS depressants

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Adult dose and admin of Etomidate

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Adult: 0.2 to 0.6 mg/kg IV over 30-60 seconds

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Pedi dose and admin of Etomidate

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Pedi: 0.2 to 0.4 mg/kg IV over 30-60 seconds

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