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8 Cards in this Set
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Class
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Sedative hypnotic
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Mechanism of Action
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Unknown
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Onset
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40 seconds to 3 minutes
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Indications
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RSI
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Contraindications
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Hypotension, allergy to soy, egg, or lethicin
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Precautions
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May need a smaller dose if the patient has taken narcotics or other CNS depressants
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Side Effects
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Painful administration, bradycardia, arrhythmia, hypotension, rash
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Dosage
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1 mg / kg initial bolus over 10 seconds, repeat 25 – 50 mg as necessary to maintain desired level of sedation.
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