RSI Flashcards
1
Q
RSI pretreatment
Atropine
A
0.02 mg/kg IV (min 0.1mg; max 0.5mg)
2
Q
RSI pretreatment
Lidocaine
A
1.5 mg/kg IV (Blunts ↑ ICP, may ↓ bronchospasm)
3
Q
RSI pretreatment
Fentanyl
A
3mcg/kg IV (Blunts ↑BP/HR/ICP; chest wall rigidity if given rapidly (give over 30secs, if rigid and you cannot bag give sux)
4
Q
RSI Induction
Etomidate
A
0.3mg-0.6mg/kg IV
(Less hypotension, does not increase ICP)
5
Q
RSI Induction
Ketamine
A
1-4.5mg/kg IV
(Preferred if bronchospasm; may increase ICP, BP, HR)
6
Q
RSI Induction
Thiopental
A
3-5mg/kg IV (May lower BP and HR & cause bronchospasm in asthma pt, lowers ICP)
7
Q
RSI Induction
Midazolam
A
0.2-0.3mg/kg IV (Can cause low BP, HR)
8
Q
RSI Induction
Propofol
A
1.5-3 mg/kg IV (Lowers BP, ok in ICP/bronchospasm)
