Etomidate Flashcards
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ETOMIDATE
Pharmacology & Actions
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- Sedative and hypnotic
- Appears to act similar to GABA by depressing the activity of the brain stem reticular activating system
- No analgesic properties
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ETOMIDATE
Indications
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- Induction of anesthesia for rapid sequence intubation (RSI)
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ETOMIDATE
Absolute Contraindications
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- Known hypersensitivity
- Etomidate allergy
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ETOMIDATE
Precautions & Side Effects
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- Not intended for prolonged infusion due to suppression of cortisol and aldosterone production
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ETOMIDATE
Administration
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- IV/IO
- Onset: 10-20sec
- Peak: <1min
- Duration: 3-5min
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ETOMIDATE
Dosage
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- 0.3mg/kg
- RSI Dosage
- One time only dose
