etomidate amidate Flashcards
1
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drug classification
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sedative, hypnotic
2
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mechanism of action
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depresses reticular activating system of the brain and potentiates GABA-causes sedation
3
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onset
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10-20 seconds
4
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peak
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less than 1 min
5
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duration
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3-5 min
6
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half life
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30-70 minutes
7
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indication, field use
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induction agent for RSI
8
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contraindication
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hypersensitivity
9
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side effects, adverse reactions
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myoclonic skeletal muscle movement, apnea, hyperventilation, hypoventilation, laryngospasm, hypertension, hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia, N+V
10
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dose adult
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0.3 mg/kg IV IO over 15-30 sec
11
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dose child
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0.3mg/kg IV IO over 15-30 sec
12
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precautions
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consider alternate sedation in patients with severe asthma
13
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drug on drug interactions
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may prolong respiratory depression and apnea with verapamil
