Etomidate (USAN, INN, BAN; marketed as Amidate) is a short-acting intravenous anaesthetic agent used for the induction of general anaesthesia and sedation...
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as thiopentone in the UK) Benzodiazepines Diazepam Lorazepam Midazolam Etomidate Ketamine Propofol Among the barbiturates mentioned above, thiopental and...
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Total intravenous anaesthesia (section Etomidate)
(EEG) monitoring. These techniques facilitate the use of propofol, etomidate, ketamine, and other intravenous anesthetic agents. During or after TIVA...
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Procedural sedation and analgesia (section Etomidate)
and last 5–15 minutes. Etomidate carries sedative effects only; it does not provide pain relief. Side effects of etomidate include myoclonus (involuntary...
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can be used for sedation include isoflurane, diethyl ether, propofol, etomidate, ketamine, pentobarbital, lorazepam and midazolam. Sedation is typically...
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GABAA receptor ligands include: Abecarnil Barbiturates (in high doses) Etomidate Eszopiclone Bamaluzole Fengabine GABA Gabamide GABOB Gaboxadol Ibotenic...
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neuromuscular blockade agents helps to achieve optimal conditions for intubation. Etomidate – It is an imidazole-derivative that stimulates GABA receptors. The dosage...
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U.S. state of Florida executed Mark James Asay using a combination of etomidate, rocuronium bromide, and potassium acetate. The drug was also used in...
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also the first person to be executed in the United States using the drug etomidate. On July 17, 1987, Asay, his brother Robbie, and friend Bubba, visited...
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However, for certain intravenous anaesthetics, such as propofol and etomidate, the main molecular target is believed to be GABAA receptor, with particular...
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