ETOMIDATE FOR LONG-TERM ADMINISTRATION

  • 1 January 1982
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 31  (2) , 68-+
Abstract
Etomidate in a new, more concentrated solution given in 50 ml NaCl 0.9% was administrated to 2 groups of patients for prolonged sleep over 48-60 h. The 1st group of patients got withdrawal symptoms after several operations. The 2nd group contain 7 patients after multiple injury, who were given the continuous infusion for adaptation to the respirator. After the administration of etomidate, heart rate and blood pressure became normal. No significant changes were found under spontaneous breathing of room air or under controlled respiration with room air. Blood pressure, heart rate, paO2 [arterial tension] and paCO2 remained normal during the long-term medication of etomidate.

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