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Etomidate actions
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Etomidate has minimal hemodynamic effects
onset is 30 sec and has a duration of 3 to 5 min has no analgesic or amnesic effects |
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Etomidate Indications
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use as an anesthetic induction agent for RSI
For an awake patient to achieve deep sedation during a procedure |
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Etomidate contraindications
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hypersensitivity
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Etomidate Side effects
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Pain at the injection site
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Etomidate Precautions
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It is very short acting and a second dose of .3mg/kg may be needed not to exceed 20mg
It is not recomended for children under 6 months |
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Etomidate route and dosage
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For RSI .3mg/kg IV Dont exceed 20mg you may need a second dose
For Cardioversion .15mg/kg |
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Etomidate Class
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Seditive
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