Hypnotic

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

Induce sedation for RSI

NONE

• 1. Marked hypotension
• 2. Severe asthma
• 3. Severe cardiovascular disease

0.1 - 0.3mg/kg IV over 15-30 sec

Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine derivative that produces mild sedation and anti-convulsant, skeletal muscle relaxant, and prolonged hypnotic effects

Severe anxiety and tension, acute alcohol withdrawl symptoms (DTs)

Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines, pregnant, nursing mothers, children under 6

Primary depressive disorders or psychoses, acute alcohol intoxication

50-100mg IV/IM