- For IV induction of anesthesia prior to the use of other anesthetic meds;
- For IV induction of anesthesia and as adunct to inhalation anesthetic meds (such as nitrous oxide) for short surgical procedures;
- Brevital may be given by infusion or injection;
- Dosing:
- 1% Brevital, is diluted in D5W or NaCl, given at 12 ml/min sec IV;
- Cautions:
- Note occurrence of respiratory or cardiovascular depression;
- Note that Intra-arterial infusion/Extravasation is highly dangerous