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Drugs for Rapid Sequence Intubation

Drugs Used for Induction (1) Etomidate: Dosage: Stable, 0.3 mg/kg IVP, unstable, 0.15 mg/ kg IVP; onset, 30 s Onset: 30–60 s Duration: 3–5 min Indications: Multitrauma; existing hypotension Cautions: Inhibits cortisol synthesis; decreases focal seizure threshold Propofol: Dosage: Stable, … Continue reading

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