Etomidate Flashcards
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Etomidate
Mechanism
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Depresses reticular activating system of the brain and potentiate a GABAa => causing sedation
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Amidate
Class
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Sedative / hypnotic
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Amidate
Pharmo
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O: 10-20 sec
P: < 1 min
D: 3-5 min
H: 30-70 min
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Etomidate
Indications
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Induction agent for RSI
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Amidate
Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity
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Etomidate
SE
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Myoclonic skeletal muscle movement, hyper/ hypo ventilation, laryngospasm, HTN, nv, tachycardia
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Amidate
Dose
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A and p: .1-.3 mg/kg ivio over 15-30 sec
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Etomidate
Precautions
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Caution w/ pt w/ severe asthma, severe cardiovascular desease, hypotention
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Amidate
D2d
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May prolong respiratory depression and apnea on verapamil
