Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) - Induction Agents for sedation Flashcards
1
Q
Etomidate trade name
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Amidate
2
Q
Etomidate is an induction agent, preferred for awake sedation because of
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fast onset
short half-life
3
Q
Etomidate dose
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0.3 mg/kg
4
Q
Etomidate onset
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30-60 sec
5
Q
Etomidate duration
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3-12 min
6
Q
Etomidate causes no change (almost no change) in
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BP, CO
7
Q
Etomidate has no
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analgesic properties
8
Q
Upon waking, etomidate patients can
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vomit
9
Q
Etomidate contraindications
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Septic shock
Addison’s disease (adrenal suppression)
10
Q
Midazolam trade name
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Versed
11
Q
Midazolam used for
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sedation/anxiolysis with anterograde amnesia
12
Q
Midazolam is also useful in
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seizures (Versed is a Benzo)
13
Q
Midazolam dose (varies based on protocol)
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2.5-5 mg IV
14
Q
Midazolam onset
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60-90 sec
15
Q
Midazolam duration
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15-30 min