Etomidate/ Amidate Flashcards
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Mech of action
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Depresses reticular activating system of the brain and potentiates GABA > causes sedation
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Class
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Sedative/ Hypnotic
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Pharmakokinetics
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Onset- 10-20 seconds
Peak- <1minute
Duration- 3-5 minutes
HL- 30-70 minutes
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Indications
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Induction agent for RSI
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Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity
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Side effects
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Myoclonic skeletal muscle movement, apnea, hyperventilation, hypoventilation, laryngospasm, HTN, hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia, NV
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Dose
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Adult- 0.3mg/kg IV, IO over 15-30 seconds
Pedi- same
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Precautions
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Consider alternate sedative in patients with severe asthma
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Drug - Drug
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May prolong respiratory depression and apnea with Verapamil
