In this episode, Ashley walks us through an overview of the most common IV anesthesia induction agents. We cover propofol, ketamine, etomidate, barbiturates (e.g. methohexital), dexmedetomidine and benzodiazepines (e.g. midazolam). A run down of the mechanism of action, dosing, onset, metabolism and physiologic effects are provided.

At the time of this recording, Ashley Scheil was a second-year SRNA at Marian University in Indianapolis, IN. She earned her BSN from Purdue University in 2012. Ashley worked as a critical care Registered Nurse in the surgical ICU at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis for 6 years before going back to anesthesia school. She is expected to graduate in May of 2020 with her DNP degree.

References

Butterworth, J. F., Mackey, D. C., & Wasnick, J. D. (2018). Morgan and Mikhail’s clinical anesthesiology. McGraw-Hill Education.

Miller, R. D. (2014). Miller’s anesthesia. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. 

Nagelhout, J. J., Elisha, S., & Plaus, K. (2017). Nurse anesthesia. Elsevier Health Sciences.