Sedative, Analgesic, & RDI Meds Flashcards
What Class is Etomidate?
Nonnarcotic / Nonbarbituate Hypnotic-Sedative (GABA Agonist)
What are the Indications for Etomidate?
Used as an RSI induction agent, synchronized cardioversion, anti-anxiolytic, and sedative
What are the Contraindications for Etomidate?
Use with caution in patients with adrenal suppression
What is the dose for Etomidate?
0.3mg/kg IV/IO (ONE DOSE ONLY)
Additional info for Etomidate
Short acting (up to 5 minute duration) and has little effect on BP, Rate, and ICP
What Class is Ketamine?
Dissociative anesthetic that produces hallucinogenic, hypnotic, and sedative effects (Glutamate Antagonist)
What are the Indications for Ketamine?
Used as an RSI induction gent, synchronized cardioversion, anti-anxiolytic, and sedative
What are the Contraindications for Ketamine?
Increased ICP, hemodynamically unstable tachycardia and/or hypertension
What is the Analgesic Dose for Ketamine?
0.3mg/kg IV/IO/IM
What is the RSI Dose for Ketamine?
2mg/kg
Additional Info for Ketamine
Mild Bronchodilator, Reemergence Phenomenon
What Class is Fentanyl?
Opioid analgesic-sedative (Opioid Agonist)
What are the Indications for Fentanyl?
Used as an RSI induction agent, synchronized cardioversion, anti-anxiolytic, and sedative
What are the Contraindications for Fentanyl?
Hemodynamically unstable patients displaying bradypnea, hypotension, and/or bradycardia
What is the Dose for Fentanyl?
2-5mcg/kg IV/IO
Additional Info for Fentanyl
Known for causing tolerance, cross-tolerance, and addiction
What Class is Morphine Sulfate?
Opioid analgesic-sedative (opioid Agonist)
What are the Indications for Morphine Sulfate?
Used as an RSI induction agent, synchronized cardioversion, anti-anxiolytic, and sedative
What are the Contraindications for Morphine Sulfate?
Hemodynamically unstable patients displaying bradypnea, hypotension, and/or bradycardia
What is the Dose for Morphine Sulfate?
0.1 mg/kg IV/IO
Additional Info for Morphine Sulfate?
Known for causing tolerance, cross-tolerance, and addiction
What Class is Succinylcholine?
Depolarizing neuromuscular blocker (Parasympatholytic, Cholinergic Antagonist)
What are the Indications for Succinylcholine?
RSI paralytic
What are the Contraindications for Succinylcholine?
History of malignant hyperthermia skeletal muscle myopathy, documented allergic reaction
What is the Dose for Succinylcholine?
1-2 mg/kg IV/IO
How long is the Onset of Succinylcholine?
60-90 Seconds
What is the Duration of Succinylcholine?
5-10 Minutes
Additional Info for Succinylcholine?
Causes a short period of fasciculations
What Class is Rocuronium?
Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker (Parasympatholytic, Cholinergic Antagonist)
What are the Indications for Rocuronium?
RSI Paralytic
What are the Contraindications for Rocuronium?
Documented allergic reaction
What is the Dose for Rocuronium?
1-2 mg/kg IV/IO
How long is the Onset of Rocuronium?
60-90 Seconds
How long is the Duration of Rocuronium?
45 Minutes
