Virtual Drug Bag

ETOMIDATE

PACKAGED:  40 mg in 20 ml, 2 mg/ml

LOCATION:  Not carried in drug bag

INDICATION:
To provide sedation prior to Sedate to Intubate procedure

ADULT:
0.3 mg/kg IV; may repeat within 2 minutes if patient resistant to intubation.
Average dose is 15 mg - 25 mg.

PEDI:
N/A

THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Short-acting, IV sedative hypnotic

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity
Pediatrics

PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
Bradycardia, respiratory depression, sinus tachycardia, tachypnea, hypotension, nausea, vomiting

REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT: No. Must be authorized by department Medical Director
PEDI: N/A