Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
13 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Generic |
Etomidate |
|
|
Trade |
Amidate |
|
|
Class |
-non narcotic -nonbarbiturate hypnotic Anesthesia induction agent |
|
|
Action |
Short acting hypnotic (anesthetic) that acts at the level of the RAS |
|
|
Indication |
-premedication for medication facilitated intubation or procedural sedation -RSI |
|
|
Contraindications |
-hypersensitivity -labor/delivery -septic shock |
|
|
Side effects |
-respiratory depression -apnea of shot duration -hypoventilation -hypotension -involuntary muscle movement -N/V |
|
|
Adult dose |
0.3mg/kg IV/IO -usual dose=20mg |
|
|
Peds dose |
Not recommended |
|
|
Onset |
1 min |
|
|
Peak |
1min |
|
|
Duration |
5-10min |
|
|
Special considerations |
-C -use with caution weighting fetal rusk &maternal benefits in pregnant & breastfeeding women -carefully monitor vital signs |
