Etomidate drug class
Non-barbiturate hypnotic anesthesia induction agent
Etomidate brand name
Amidate
Etomidate indications
Premedication for tracheal intubation or cardioversion
Etomidate contraindications
Labor and delivery
Etomidate dose
Adult: .2-.6 mg/kg
Ped: .2-.4 mg/kg
Given over 30-60 sec