Trade Name
Amidate
Generic Name
etomidate
Class
Sedative Hypnotic
Mechanism of Action
depresses the reticular activating system, rapidly inducing anesthesia without histamine release
Indications
induction agent for RSI
Contraindications
hypersensitivity, hypotension
Relative: asthma, cardiovascular disease
Adverse Reactions
myoclonus, apnea, hyper and hypoventilation, laryngospasm, HTN, hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia, injection site pain
Dose -> Adult
0.1-0.3mg/kg
Dose -> Pediatric
over 10 y/o same as adult
Route
IV/IO
Special Considerations
use with verapamil may cause prolonged respiratory depression. Can cause localized pain at the injection site