Quiz 1- Drugs Flashcards
Induction, anxiolytics, opioids
Propofol is supplied as
10mg/ml or 1%
Propofol is used for
Induction, Sedation, MAC
Propofol dose for induction
1.0-2.5mg/kg IV
Propofol dose for infusion (maintenance)
25-200 mcg/kg/min IV
Propofol caution
Hypotension due to vasodilation
Burns on injection
Respiratory depression
Generally speaking, induction agents onset is around
30-60 seconds. Hand, heart, head, asleep
Generally speaking, induction agents duration of action is around
5-10 minutes
What does Propofol help prevent and decrease?
Post operative nausea and vomitin
Etomidate is supplied as
2mg/ml
Etomidate induction dose is
0.2 - 0.3 mg/kg
Etomidate cautions
Pain with injection
Causes PONV
Myoclonus
Why would we use Etomidate instead of propofol?
CARDIOVASCULAR STABILITY- does not act as a vasodilator therefore does not decrease BP. Good for people with bad hearts, people with sepsis and trauma surgeries, ie- abdominal stabbing
Ketamine uses
Analgesia, amnesia. Allows you to decrease amount of opioids used with Ketamine
Ketamine is supplied as
10, 50, 100 mg/ml
Ketamine dose for analgesia
0.2 to 0.5 mg/kg
Ketamine induction dose
1-2mg/kg IV
4-8 mg/kg IM
Does Ketamine cause hypotension through vasodilation?
No, Propofol does though
Can Ketamine be used on pregnant women?
Yes
Lidocaine is supplied as
0.5 -5%
Lidocaine induction dose
0.5-1 mg/kg
Why is Lidocaine used in induction
Blunts air way reflexes making it easier for patient to tolerate endotracheal tube