Myoclonus associated with etomidate for ED procedural sedation and analgesia

Am J Emerg Med. 2003 Nov;21(7):556-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2003.08.004.

Abstract

We report 3 cases of myoclonus associated with etomidate during ED procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA). EPs should be familiar with myoclonus associated with etomidate. Clinicians using this drug for PSA should be prepared to offer the brief period of support, and occasionally, respiratory assistance, required when etomidate-associated myoclonus is encountered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anesthetics, Intravenous / adverse effects*
  • Etomidate / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myoclonus / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Intravenous
  • Etomidate