Barbiturates are a category of sedative-hypnotic medications used for treating seizure disorders, neonatal withdrawal, insomnia, preoperative anxiety, and the induction of coma to address increased intracranial pressure (ICP). In addition, these medications are also helpful for inducing anesthesia. Thiopental, introduced in 1934 for general anesthesia induction, served as the primary intravenous anesthetic induction agent until propofol replaced it. Barbiturates approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical use include phenobarbital, methohexital, butalbital, pentobarbital, primidone, and amobarbital.Various barbiturates have been either discontinued or substituted with benzodiazepines. Given the prevalence of drug-drug interactions in specific populations, the collaborative efforts of the interprofessional team, including primary care, emergency medicine, and/or specialists, are essential for devising the most effective management plan based on best practices. This activity outlines the indications, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, administration, adverse effects, contraindications, and toxicology of certain barbiturates. Clinicians involved will examine the monitoring parameters encompassing a wide range of physiological considerations when employing barbiturates in the clinical setting, along with crucial aspects in the care management of patients using these substances.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/18133
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiovascular, Chemical Pathology, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neuro Anesthesia, Neurocritical Care, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, Sleep Medicine, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma