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
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