Etomidate

Question 1

Etomidate Trade Name?

Answer 1

Amidate

Question 2

Etomidate Classfication?

Answer 2

Sedative hypnotic

Question 3

Etomidate Mechanism?

Answer 3

Binds to and displaces inhibitors of GABA neurotransmitter receptors causing rapidly inducing sedation without histamine release. Rapid sedations with few respiratory or cardiovascular effects.

Question 4

Etomidate Indications?

Answer 4

Induction for RSI

Question 5

Etomidate Contraindications?

Answer 5

In an RSI application, hypersensitivity.

Question 6

Etomidate Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

Hypertension
Hypotension
Involuntary Muscle Movements
Respiratory Depression
Nausea/Vomiting
Laryngospasm
Dysrhythmia

Question 7

Etomidate Adult Dose?

Answer 7

0.3 mg/kg

Question 8

Etomidate Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

0.3 mg/kg - Not approved for <10 years old

Question 9

Etomidate Onset of Action?

Answer 9

< 1 minute

Question 10

Etomidate Duration of Action?

Answer 10

5-10 minutes

Question 11

Etomidate Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

30mg for RSI according to state protocol

Question 12

Etomidate Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

IV/IO

Question 13

Etomidate How Supplied?

Answer 13

20mg/10ml (2mg/ml) vials