Pharmacological Adjuncts to Intubation Flashcards
1
Q
List the six P’s of RSI:
A
preparation
Preoxygenation
Pretreatment
Paralysis/Induction
Placement
Postintubation mgt
2
Q
List Induction agents
A
Etomidate
Ketamine
Propofol
Midazolam
Fentanyl
3
Q
List Neuromuscular blocking agents
A
Succinylcholine
Pancuronium
Vecuronium
Attacurium
Mivacurium
Rocuronium
4
Q
What is a benefit of using Etomidate for induction?
A
Does not have cardopressant effect
5
Q
What is the dose of Etomidate for induction?
A
0.3 mg/Kg
6
Q
What is the ketamine dose for intubation?
A
1-2 mg/kg administered IV over one minute
7
Q
When giving intuition dose, IV Push, Ketamine, how quickly does anesthesia occur and how long does it last?
A
Occurs in one minute
Lasts 5-10 minutes
8
Q
How does ketamine work?
A
Interrupts association pathways between thalamocortical and limbic system
