Induction medications

Question 1

Propofol induction dose

Answer 1

1–2.5 mg/kg IV

Diprivan: 10mg/mL (100mg/10mL) so 70 kg = 7 - 17.5cc

Induction typically occurs around 30 s with a duration of 3–5 min

Question 2

Propofol infusion rate for conscious sedation

Answer 2

Typically, the conscious sedation dose is 25–100 μg/kg/min and is easily titratable

50 ucg = 0.05mg = 3.5mg/min for 70 kg= 0.35 mL/min = 21mL/hr.

Question 3

Etomidate induction dose

Answer 3

The current suggested induction dose for etomidate is 0.3 mg/kg IV with a range of 0.2–0.6 mg/kg IV. Unconsciousness usually occurs around 30 s with a duration of 3–5 min

2mg/mL so 70kg = 10.5 cc

Question 4

Ketamine induction (IV and IM)

Answer 4

1–2 mg/kg IV or 4–6 mg/kg IM

10mg/mL so 70kg = 7-14 cc

Induction time is usually 45–60 s with IV administration and 2–4 min after IM administration

Question 5

RSI dose succinylcholine:

Answer 5

1-2 mg/kg

Question 6

RSI dose rocuronium:

Answer 6

1mg/kg

Question 7

RSI dose vecuronium:

Answer 7

0.4mg/kg

Question 8

RSI dose etomidate:

Answer 8

0.1-0.3 mg/kg