Etomidate

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

Anesthetic Adjunct

Question 2

Mechanism of Action

Answer 2

Short acting, non barbiturate hypnotic without analgesic activity

Produces levels of CNS depression from light sleep to coma depending on dose

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

Induction to general anesthesia

Induction prior to other anesthetics

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

Allergy

Pregnancy / Delivery

Lactation

Pt < 10 years of age

Question 5

Adult Dose

Answer 5

0.3 mg/kg IV

Over 30 - 60 seconds

Question 6

Pediatric > 10 years of age Dose

Answer 6

Same as adult

Question 7

Special Considerations

Answer 7

Pt may awaken rapidly without further administration of anesthetics

Can suppress adrenal hormone synthesis