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Etomidate (Amidate)
Class |
Short-acting intravenous anasthetic.
Hypnotic, Sedative |
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Etomidate (Amidate)
Route |
IV or IO Push
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Etomidate (Amidate)
Dose |
Adult: 0.3 mg/kg slow push
Pediatric: (same as adult) |
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Etomidate (Amidate)
Drug Action |
Suppresses central nervous system activity thereby inducing rapid unconsciousness in 1-2 minutes.
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Etomidate (Amidate)
Duration: |
Dose dependent, but usually 3-5 mintutes.
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Etomidate (Amidate)
Indications |
Sedation to provide pharmacologically-assisted intubation.
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Etomidate (Amidate)
Precautions |
May cause myoclonic activity (e.g. caughing, hiccups).
May exacerbate focal seizure disorder. |
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Etomidate (Amidate)
Side effects |
N/V
Temporary involuntary muscle contractions |
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Etomidate (Amidate)
Contraindications: |
For EMS use, no contraindications.
Not recommended for Children under 10 y.o. Use caution for pts with htx and severe asthma. |
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Etomidate (Amidate)
Relative Contraindications: |
Known adrenal insufficiency (known to suppress cortisol production)
Known hx of focal seizure disorder (may exacerbate condition) Pregnancy |
