Etomidate

Question 1

Brand name of Etomidate

Answer 1

Amidate

Question 2

Class of Etomidate

Answer 2

Non-barbiturate Hypnotic Anesthesia Induction Agent

Question 3

Indications for Etomidate

Answer 3

Premedication fore tracheal intubation (RSI/SAI) or cardioversion

Question 4

Mechanism of Action of Etomidate

Answer 4

Short-acting hypnotic that acts at the level of the reticular activating system within the brain

Question 5

Contraindications of Etomidate

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity, Labor & Delivery

Question 6

Adverse Effects of Etomidate

Answer 6

Apnea of short duration, respiratory depression, hypoventilation, hyperventilation, dysrhythmias, hypotension, hypertension, NV, involuntary muscle movement, pain at the injection site.

Question 7

Precautions of Etomidate

Answer 7

May be enhanced when given with other

CNS depressants

Question 8

Adult dose and admin of Etomidate

Answer 8

Adult: 0.2 to 0.6 mg/kg IV over 30-60 seconds

Question 9

Pedi dose and admin of Etomidate

Answer 9

Pedi: 0.2 to 0.4 mg/kg IV over 30-60 seconds