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As a highly-selective, pure ⍺1 adrenergic receptor agonist, Phenylephrine differentiates itself from Epinephrine and Norepinephrine because it causes only peripheral vasoconstriction with no impact on cardiac function. Without an increase […]
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Epinephrine is a sympathomimetic adrenergic agonist with non-selective activity on all adrenergic receptors and dose-dependent affinity. At low doses (<10 mcg/min), it has the strongest affinity for β1 receptors and […]
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A sympathomimetic amine, Norepinephrine is a non-selective adrenergic receptor agonist, widely considered to be the first-line vasopressor for undifferentiated hypotension. It is similar to Epinephrine with broad-spectrum activity on α […]
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Vasopressors an overview Adopted from MedCram, Youtube, 2018 Click Here for the Original Link What’s Next Use the next three posters to learn about the three most common vasopressors used […]
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Plan Adopted from: “Pearls & Pitfalls in Post-Intubation Analgesia & Sedation.” Lecture by Ashley Martinelli, PharmD, BCCCP at the Critical Care Symposium 2021 Goals Adopted from: “Pearls & Pitfalls in […]
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Induction Agents Overview of Agents Used in Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) Induction agents are a critical component of Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI), as they facilitate unconsciousness and amnesia while minimizing patient […]
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Propofol Propofol is less popular for induction than Etomidate because it can cause profound hypotension. However, it does have several benefits to consider. For example, it depresses cerebral metabolism and […]
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Etomidate has become the single most frequently requested induction medication for emergency RSI because it is safe and effective. It causes quick, brief, predictable, and reliable sedation—ideal qualities for intubation. […]
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Paralytic Agents Overview of Paralytic Agents in Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) Paralytic (neuromuscular blocking) agents are essential in Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI). They facilitate optimal conditions for endotracheal intubation by eliminating […]
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Succinylcholine The introduction of neuromuscular blockade revolutionized surgery, anesthesia, and all airway management. Paralysis has an unequivocal benefit on the success and safety of intubation—the patient who unexpectedly requires urgent […]
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Pre-Medication In airway management, premedication (or pretreatment) refers to the administration of medications shortly before actual anesthesia (a.k.a. before induction and paralysis). This is done to reduce complications from the […]
The Complete Airway Pharmacopia
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