Etomidate
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Etomidate / Anesthetic
DESCRIPTION
- Etomidate is a hypnotic drug without analgesic activity. Intravenous injection of Etomidate produces hypnosis, characterized by a rapid onset of action.
INDICATIONS
- Use during Drug Assisted Intubations.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Sepsis, Hypovolemia, Trauma, Hepatic disease, Renal impairment, Labor/ pregnancy.
PRECAUTIONS
- The high likelihood of vomiting (7-30%) necessitates the presence of a working suction unit during intubation attempts.
DOSAGE
- 0.3mg/kg Slow IVP (30 sec. - 1 min). If needed, 2nd dose at 0.3mg/kg not to exceed 0.6mg/kg IVP.
- Refer to Handtevy System for pediatric specific dosages
