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Etomidate (Amidate) Flashcards

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Etomidate Class

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  • Non-barbituate Hypnotic
  • Anesthetic Inducing Agent
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Etomidate MOA

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  • Short Acting Hypnotic
  • Producing sedation with minimal cardiovasuclar or Respiratory Depression
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Etomidate (Amidate) Indication

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Procedural Sedation

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Etomidate (Amidate) Contraindication

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  • Known Hypersensitivity
  • Labor/Delivery
  • Septic Shock (particularly in Pediatrics)
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Etomidate (Amidate) Adverse Reactions

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  • Hypo/hypertension
  • hypo/Hyperventilation
  • Nystagmus
  • Involuntary Movement
  • Nasuea/Vomiting
  • Pain @ Site
  • Apnea
  • Respiratory Depression
  • Dysrhythmias
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Etomidate (Amidate) Dose

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Adult and Pediatrics
* 0.2-0.4 mg/kg IV/IO (30-60sec)
* (ideal 20mg/one dose)

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Etomidate (Amidate) Duration

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  • Onset: 30-60sec
  • Peak: 1 Min
  • Duration: 5-10min
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