Etomidate is a rapid-onset IV hypnotic for induction (0.2-0.3 mg/kg). Cardiovascularly stable (minimal hemodynamic effects). Causes myoclonus and adrenal suppression (limit use in sepsis/critical illness). Minimal respiratory depression. Preferred for hemodynamically unstable patients.
The drug is a yellowish, hygroscopic powder, stabilized with 6% anhydrous sodium carbonate as a
Rocuronium is a non-depolarizing steroidal muscle relaxant of intermediate duration. However, onset may be rapid or intermediate depending on the injected dose.
Ketamine is a water-soluble molecule that chemically resembles phencyclidine. It exists as two isomers S(+) and R(-). The S(+) isomer has thr
It is an enantiomer of medetomidine. It acts as an alpha2 agonist although it has mild actions on alpha 1 receptors also. The ratio of 2 to receptor selectivity
Sugammadex is a unique reversal agent of amino-steroid neuromuscular blocking agents
