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Induction Drugs
very lipid soluble, fast on, fast off, short duration (3-5m), Note propofol/etomidate burn on injection, ketamine has Analgesic effects, and thiopental has a high pH…watch out for crystallization of drug if added w/ acidic drug…instead, push thiopental, flush through into body w/ IV fluid, then do acidic drug

Induction Drugs
Group 2
Sodium Thiopental
Drug
(trade name)
Sodium Thiopental
(aka: Sodium Pentothal)

Induction Drugs
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Sodium Thiopental
Class
Barbiturate

Induction Drugs
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Barbiturate
A drug with sedative and hypnotic properties belonging to a group of derivatives of barbituric acid
Sodium Thiopental
Uses
Induction,
cerebral protection

Induction Drugs
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Sodium Thiopental
[ Supplied ]
2.5%

Induction Drugs
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Sodium Thiopental
Dosing--card
4mg/kg (3-6)

Induction Drugs
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Sodium Thiopental
Dosing--Stever
3-5 mg/kg

Induction Drugs
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Sodium Thiopental
Caution
Drug Interaction (add acidic drug w/ it-->Precip.); Apnea

Induction Drugs
Group 2
Sodium Thiopental
Notes
Will burn b/c high pH of 10 v.
pH of blood 7.4;
Garlic Taste

Induction Drugs
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