Tag: Induction Agent

Etomidate Vs. Ketamine: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

by Anthony Ascione, DO posted November 3, 2022 No Comments

Background: Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) induction agent selection remains a heavily debated matter. Etomidate causes adrenal suppression in critically ill patients triggering a groundswell of support in favor of ketamine. (Albert 2011, Jabre 2009) However, the existing literature comparing etomidate …

Resuscitation

Etomidate vs Ketamine in Trauma RSI

by Anand Swaminathan posted March 16, 2017 No Comments

Background: Etomidate and ketamine are both routinely used as induction agents during rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in trauma patients. It is well established that etomidate transiently suppresses the adrenal gland through inhibition of the 11-beta hydroxylase enzyme. Though adrenal suppression …

Trauma