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Etomidate (Amidate)

Class

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Hypnotic

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Etomidate

Another Name

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Amidate

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Amidate

Another Name

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Etomidate

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Etomidate (Amidate)

Description

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Ultra short acting, non-barbiturate hypnotic w/ no analgesic effects and limited cardiovascular and respiratory effects

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Etomidate (Amidate)

Indications

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Induce sedation for RSI

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Etomidate (Amidate)

Contraindications

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None

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Etomidate (Amidate)

Precautions

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Head injury if no paralytics used, marked hypotension, severe asthma or severe cardiovascular disease

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Etomidate (Amidate)

Dosage/Route

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0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg IV over 10-15 seconds

Pedi: Children >10 years, same as adult

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Haloperidol

Another Name

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Haldol

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Haldol

Another Name

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Haloperidol

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Haloperidol (Haldol)

Class

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Antipsychotic

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Haloperidol (Haldol)

Description

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Believed to block dopamine receptors in the brain associated with mood and behavior, is a potent antiemetic, impairs temperature regulation

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Haloperidol (Haldol)

Indications

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Acute psychotic episodes

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Haloperidol (Haldol)

Contraindications

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Parkinson’s, seizure disorder, coma, alcohol depression, CNS depression, thyrotoxicosis, and with other sedatives

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Haloperidol (Haldol)

Precautions

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Orthostatic Hypotension

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Haloperidol (Haldol)

Dosage/Route

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2 to 5 mg IM, usually mixed with Benadryl to avoid EPS reactions

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Ketamine

Another Name

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Ketalar

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Ketalar

Another Name

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Ketamine

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Ketamine (Ketalar)

Class

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Sedative/Hypnotic and Analgesic

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Ketamine (Ketalar)

Description

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Dissociative agent for rapid sequence induction/intubation and for sedation

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Ketamine (Ketalar)

Indication

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Sedation for RSI, chemical restraint

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Ketamine (Ketalar)

Contraindications

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HTN

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Ketamine (Ketalar)

Precautions

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Must monitor vitals during use

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Ketamine (Ketalar)

Dosage/Route

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1-4.5 mg/kg IV

3-8 mg IM

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Ketamine (Ketalar) | Pedi Dosage/Route
0.5-3.0 mg/kg IV, IM
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Pancuronium | Another Name
Pavulon
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Pavulon | Another Name
Pancuronium
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Pancuronium (Pavulon) | Class
Non-depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker
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Pancuronium (Pavulon) | Description
Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker that causes paralysis without bronchospasm or hypotension
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Pancuronium (Pavulon) | Indications
Facilitate endotracheal intubation
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Pancuronium (Pavulon) | Contraindications
Tachycardia
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Pancuronium (Pavulon) | Dosage/Route
0.04 to 0.1 mg/kg IV | Pedi: same as adult
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Propofol | Another Name
Diprivan
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Diprivan | Another Name
Propofol
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Propofol (Diprivan) | Class
Sedative hypnotic, short acting
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Propofol (Diprivan) | Description
Produces rapid and brief state of general anesthesia
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Propofol (Diprivan) | Indications
Anesthesia induction, anesthesia maintenance, sedation for mechanically ventilated patients
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Propofol (Diprivan) | Contraindications
Hypovolemia, know sensitivity including soybean oil, peanuts, and eggs
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Profolol (Diprivan) | Precautions/Side Effects
Seizure, apnea, dysrhythmias, asystole, hypotension, hypertension
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Propofol (Diprivan) | Induction Dosage/Route:
1.5-3 mg/kg IV,IO
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Propofol (Diprivan) | Pedi Induction Dosage/Route:
2.5-3.5 mg/kg IV/IO
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Popofol (Diprivan) | Maintenance infusion
25-75 ug/kg/min IV, IO
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Propofol (Diprivan) | Maintenance Infusion Pedi
125-300 ug/kg/min IV,IO
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Rocuronium Bromide | Another Name
Zemuron
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Zemuron | Another Name
Rocuronium Bromide
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``` Rocuronium Bromide (Zemuron) Class ```
Non-depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker
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``` Rocuronium Bromide (Zemuron) Description ```
Antagonizes acetylcholine at the motor end plate producing skeletal muscle paralysis
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``` Rocuronium Bromide (Zemuron) Indications ```
RSI
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``` Rocuronium Bromide (Zemuron) Precautions/Side Effects ```
Bronchospasm, wheezing, rhonchi, respiratory depression, apnea, dysrhythmias, tachycardia
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``` Rocuronium Bromide (Zemuron) Dosage/Route ```
0.6-1.2 mg/kg IV, IO | Pedi: Same
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Succinylcholine | Another Name
Anectine
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Anectine | Another Name
Succinylcholine
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Succinylcholine (Anectine) | Class
Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker
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Succinylcholine (Anectine) | Description
Ultra short acting depolarizing neuromuscular blocker
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Succinylcholine (Anectine) | Indications
Facilitated Endotracheal Intubation
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Succinylcholine (Anectine) | Contraindications
Family Hx malignant hyperthermia, penetrating eye injury, narrow angle glaucoma, hyperkalemia, crush injury, burns over 24 hrs, mysthina gravitas, MS, ALS
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Succinylcholine (Anectine) | Precautions
Severe burns, spinal cord injury
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Succinylcholine (Anectine) | Dosage/Route
1-1.5 mg/kg IV,IM | Pedi: 1-2mg/kg IV/IM
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Vecuronium | Another Name
Norcuron
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Norcuron | Another Name
Vecuronium
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Vecuronium (Norcuron) | Class
Non-depolarizing Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
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Vecuronium (Norcuron) | Description
Non-depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant similar to pancuromium with minimal cardiovascular effects
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Vecuronium (Norcuron) | Indications
Facilitated Endotracheal Intubation
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Vecuronium (Norcuron) | Contraindications
None
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Vecuronium (Norcuron) | Precautions
Hepatic impairment, impaired fluid and electrolyte or acid/base balance, severe obesity, myasthenia gravis, elderly, dibilitated patients, or malignant hyperthermia
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Vecuronium (Norcuron) | Dosage/Route
0.1 mg/kg IV | Pedi: same as adult

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