Etomidate (Amidate) Class
Sedative / Hypnotic
Etomidate (Amidate) Actions
Rapid induction of anesthesis with minimal cardiovascular and respiratory effects.Onset: 10-20secondsDuration: 3-5 minutes
Etomidate (Amidate) Indications
1. Sedation induction prior to intubation2. Sedation of intubated patients3. Preferred method of prehospital sedation in the head injury and CVA patient because it does not increase intercranial pressure due to vasodilator properties
Etomidate (Amidate) contraindications
Allergy
Etomidate (Amidate) Precautions
1. Use with caution in patients with hypotension, asthma, or severe cardiovascular disease2. Verapamil may cause prolongd respiratory depression3. No analgesic properties
Etomidate (Amidate) Side effects
Side effects are rare but may incluce:CNS: Myoclonic skeletal muscle movementRespiratory: Apnea, Hyper/Hypo-ventilation, laryngospasmCV: Hyper/hypo-tension, tachy/brady-cardiaGI: Nausea/VomittingOther: Hiccups, snoring, adrenal insufficiency
Etomidate (Amidate) Dosage
0.3 mg / kg IV push over 15 to 30 seconds
Etomidate (Amidate) Route
Slow IV Push only
Etomidate (Amidate) How supplied
Vial: 20mg / 10mL
Etomidate (Amidate) Pediatric Dosage
0.3mg/kg IV push over 15-30 seconds