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Etomidate (Amidate) Flashcards

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Etomidate Classification

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Sedative/Hypnotic

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Etomidate Mechanism of Action

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Depresses the reticular activatin system of the brain and potentiates GABA -> causes sedation.

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Etomidate Pharmocokinetics

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Onset: 10-20m
Peak: <1m
Duration: 3-5m
Half Life: 30-70m

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Etomidate Indications/Field Use

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Induction agent for RSI

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Etomidate Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity

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Etomidate Side Effects/Adverse Reactions

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Myoclonic skeletal muscle movement, apnea, hyperventilation, hypoventilation, laryngospasm, HTN, hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia, N/V

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Etomidate Dose

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Adult:
0.3mg/kg IV, IO over 15-30s
Pedi:
0.3mg/kg IV, IO over 15-30s

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Etomidate Precautions

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Consider alternate sedative in patients with severe asthma

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Etomidate Drug Interactions

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May prolong respiratory depression and apnea with Verapamil

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