Induction Agents + Dexmedetomidine

Question 1

INDUCTION MEDS

Dose (induction, sedation gtt, TIVA gtt), Onset, Duration:
Propofol

Answer 1

1.5-2.5mg/kg Induction
25-100 mcg/kg/min Sedation
100-300 mcg/kg/min TIVA
Onset 30-60sec ⏐ 1-8mins

Question 2

Induction

Dose, Onset:
Etomidate

Answer 2

0.3mg/kg ⏐ Onset 1 min

Question 3

Induction

Dose (induction, IV analgesia), Onset, Duration:
Ketamine

Answer 3

0.5-1.5mg/kg Induction
0.2-0.5 mg/kg IV Analgesia
Onset 1 min⏐ 10-20min

Question 4

Induction Dose

Dose, Onset, Duration:
Midazolam

Versed

Answer 4

0.1-0.2mg/kg
Onset 30-60sec ⏐ Duration 5-10min

*may precede dose w/ Fentanyl 50-100mcg

Question 5

Dose:
Dexmedetomidine

Precedex

Answer 5

Bolus 0.5-1mcg/kg over 10mins

Usually on-hand 200mcg/2ml > mix with 48cc NS > 4mcg/ml