Q: What unique advantage Etomidate has to be use in intubation in traumatic brain injury patients?

Answer:

Lately, Etomidate has earned significant negative reviews for its use in ICU mostly because of its potential to cause transient adrenal suppression, even with a single dose. But Etomidate has an unique characteristics for patients with traumatic brain injury, as it decreases intracranial pressure without dropping normal arterial pressure.