Etomidate 24118-2

Question 0

Etomidate - Action (4)

Answer 0

• Ultra short acting non-barbituate non-benzo hyponotic w/ no analagesia (pain management)
• May have GABA like effect that depressess RAS (sleepy)
• Minimal cardiac/respiratory effects
• Does not release Histamine

Question 1

Etomidate - Class (2)

Answer 1

• Hypnotic

- Induction Agent

Question 2

Etomidate - Indications (1)

Answer 2

• Facilitate RSI

Question 3

Etomidate - Contraindications (2)

Answer 3

• Hypersensitivity to barbituates

- Children 10> y/o

Question 4

Etomidate - Side Effects (8)

Answer 4

X3 LAMP N/V

• Myoclonic/Tonic (fasciculation)
• Apnea
• Laryngospasm
• Hyper/hypoventilation
• Hyper/hypotension
• Tachy/bradyarrhythmias
• N/V
• Pain at injection site

Question 5

Etomidate - Precautions (2)

Answer 5

• Flumazenil does not reverse Etomidate (other benzos)

- Verapamil may prolong resp. depression