Etomidate (USAN, INN, BAN) (marketed as Amidate) is a short acting intravenous anaesthetic agent used for the induction of general anaesthesia and for sedation for short procedures such as reduction of dislocated joints and cardioversion. It was discovered at Janssen Pharmaceutica in 196...
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Positive Experiences with Sedation
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Etomidate1,892 posts
Fewer patient posts reported that Etomidate helped them when used for Sedation (5% lower than average of other Sedation treatments)
Propofol
Fewer patient posts reported that Propofol helped them when used for Sedation (11% lower than average of other Sedation treatments)
Versed
Fewer patient posts reported that Versed helped them when used for Sedation (15% lower than average of other Sedation treatments)
Midazolam
Fewer patient posts reported that Midazolam helped them when used for Sedation (42% lower than average of other Sedation treatments)
Valium
An average number of patient posts reported that Valium helped them when used for Sedation
Morphine
Sorry, there are not enough posts to calculate the overall score of Morphine for Sedation
Ativan
Sorry, there are not enough posts to calculate the overall score of Ativan for Sedation
Diazepam
Fewer patient posts reported that Diazepam helped them when used for Sedation (25% lower than average of other Sedation treatments)
Diprivan
An average number of patient posts reported that Diprivan helped them when used for Sedation
Rocuronium
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Anectine
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Etomidate Top Concerns
Based on 1,892 patient discussions on healthcare websites and blogs
...awesome combo. Especially the quick IN Fent while waiting for a line. We just got Etomidate and Ketamine is arriving shortly, so my severe pain combo may be changing soon...
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...I have personally had ( 6 in total) they have used Propofol for sedation in the ER.
In my anesthesia elective all ...What are the negatives to this that would make Etomidate ...
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...had several really sick patients bottom out after Etomidate; you need to be ...guard down just because etomidate is being used as the induction agent.
I really like Vasopressin the past few...
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I routinely use etomidate for reductions despite the myoclonus. In kids for CT I usually use versed. If they need a little more I give some morphine.
In my neck of...
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we tried etomidate/remi infusions. we had long wakeups and vomiting in the pacu with this method. our sseps people don't 'allow' volatile unless they're monitoring emg only. (why are they...
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...and if they are, they probably won't use propofol even if they are ...depression (negative inotrope). Ketamine or etomidate are better choices.
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I've used the bougie for blind intubation with great results... It doesnt always work, ...see the airway it is a great tool. I've also used etomidate without a paralytic, and while it's useful to ...
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...but we are using fentanyl for pain versus induction when considering ...talking mg of fentanyl.
I prefer to use etomidate over midazolam simply because true ...slow onset when compared to...
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etomidate burns much more than propofol. he gave etomidate for the hemodynamic stability.
vec ...given to prevent the rigidity associated with high...
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