RSI/Sedation Flashcards
Etomidate (Amidate)
Class
Hypnotic
Etomidate
Another Name
Amidate
Amidate
Another Name
Etomidate
Etomidate (Amidate)
Description
Ultra short acting, non-barbiturate hypnotic w/ no analgesic effects and limited cardiovascular and respiratory effects
Etomidate (Amidate)
Indications
Induce sedation for RSI
Etomidate (Amidate)
Contraindications
None
Etomidate (Amidate)
Precautions
Head injury if no paralytics used, marked hypotension, severe asthma or severe cardiovascular disease
Etomidate (Amidate)
Dosage/Route
0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg IV over 10-15 seconds
Pedi: Children >10 years, same as adult
Haloperidol
Another Name
Haldol
Haldol
Another Name
Haloperidol
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Class
Antipsychotic
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Description
Believed to block dopamine receptors in the brain associated with mood and behavior, is a potent antiemetic, impairs temperature regulation
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Indications
Acute psychotic episodes
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Contraindications
Parkinson’s, seizure disorder, coma, alcohol depression, CNS depression, thyrotoxicosis, and with other sedatives
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Precautions
Orthostatic Hypotension
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Dosage/Route
2 to 5 mg IM, usually mixed with Benadryl to avoid EPS reactions
Ketamine
Another Name
Ketalar
Ketalar
Another Name
Ketamine
Ketamine (Ketalar)
Class
Sedative/Hypnotic and Analgesic
Ketamine (Ketalar)
Description
Dissociative agent for rapid sequence induction/intubation and for sedation
Ketamine (Ketalar)
Indication
Sedation for RSI, chemical restraint
Ketamine (Ketalar)
Contraindications
HTN
Ketamine (Ketalar)
Precautions
Must monitor vitals during use
Ketamine (Ketalar)
Dosage/Route
1-4.5 mg/kg IV
3-8 mg IM
Ketamine (Ketalar)
Pedi Dosage/Route
0.5-3.0 mg/kg IV, IM
Pancuronium
Another Name
Pavulon