Etomidate

Class

Hypnotic
Pharmacology and Action

Etomidate is an ultra short acting non barbiturate hypnotic with no analgesic effects and limited cardiovascular effects and respiratory effects.
Indications

First line hypnotic for rapid sequence induction (RSI) intubation
Contraindications

Hypersensitivity
Precautions and Side Effects
- Hypotension
- Tachycardia
- Bradycardia
- Apnea
Dosage (Adult and Pedi over 10)

0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg IV over 15 to 30 seconds

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dunks406

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Etomidate

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Etomidate

Updated

2010-05-21T03:19:57Z

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