Etomidate Flashcards
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Etomidate
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- imidazole derivative
- little to no effect on cardiovascular system
- useful in hemdynamically unstable patients, hypovolemic or cardiovascular dz
- slight respiratory depression
- minimal effects on hepatic and renal systems
- minimal effects on arterial blood pressure
- cerebral perfusion pressure is better maintained compared to propofol or thipental
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Precautions of Etomidate
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- myoclonus (twitching), excitement and retching if used alone without premedication
- suppresses adrenocortical functions up to 3-6 hours in dogs after a single IV injection
- do not use in long term steroid use patients or with hypoadrenocorticism
- not to be used as a CRI due to reasons above