Group 6 - Etomidate (Amidate)

Question 1

Etomidate (Amidate)

Drug Class?

Answer 1

Etomidate (Amidate) Drug Class:

• Sedative/hypnotic agent

Question 2

Etomidate (Amidate)

Mechanism of Action (MOA)?

Answer 2

Etomidate (Amidate) MOA:

• Produces hypnosis rapidly causing CNS depression and anesthesia. No analgesic effect.

Question 3

Etomidate (Amidate)

Indications?

Answer 3

Etomidate (Amidate) Indications:

• Induction of anesthesia for rapid sequence induction/intubation (RSI)

Question 4

Etomidate (Amidate)

Contraindications?

Answer 4

Etomidate (Amidate) Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity

Question 5

Etomidate (Amidate)

Adverse Reactions?

Answer 5

Etomidate (Amidate) Adverse Reactions:

• Transient muscle movements
• Apnea
• May cause myoclonus and tremors that can resemble seizure activity

Question 6

Etomidate (Amidate)

Adult Dose?

Answer 6

Etomidate (Amidate) Adult Dose:

• 0.3 mg/kg IV over 30 - 60 seconds

Question 7

Etomidate (Amidate)

Pediatric Dose?

Answer 7

Etomidate (Amidate) Pediatric Dose:

• None

Question 8

Etomidate (Amidate)

Onset of Action?

Answer 8

Etomidate (Amidate) Onset of Action:

• 1 minute

Question 9

Etomidate (Amidate)

Duration of Action?

Answer 9

Etomidate (Amidate) Duration of Action:

• 3 - 5 minutes

Question 10

Etomidate (Amidate)

AZ Drug Box Minimum Supply?

Answer 10

Etomidate (Amidate)

AZ Drug Box Minimum Supply:

• Optional: 40 mg