Comparison Between Propofol and Etomidate in General Anaesthesia as Induction Agents at a Tertiary Care Centre

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Authors

  • Alka Rajesh Koshire
     Professor and Head, Department of Anaesthesia, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik – 422003, Maharashtra ,IN
  • Amala Anirudha Godse
     Former PG Resident, Department of Anaesthesia, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik – 422003, Maharashtra ,IN
  • Sarita Phulkar
     Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesia, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik – 422003, Maharashtra ,IN
  • Hemant Pawar
     Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesia, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Nashik – 422003, Maharashtra ,IN

Keywords:

Induction Agents, Hemodynamic Changes, Propofol, Etomidate

Abstract

Aims: To compare hemodynamic changes occurring due to Propofol and Etomidate during general anesthesia as induction agents at a Tertiary Care Centre. Materials and Methods: 68 Adult ASA1 and ASA 2 Patients undergoing elective surgeries under gender anaesthesia in the department of Anaesthesia, Medical college and tertiary health care Centre after considering and satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected and divided in two equal groups. They were given Propofol (2mg/kg) and Etomidate (0.3mg/kg) and hemodynamics were compared. Results: Etomidate was having more stable hemodynamic conditions as compared to Propofol induced anaesthesia. There was significant reduction in heart rate and blood pressure leading to hypotension in propofol group while etomidate group had stable hemodynamics. Conclusion: This study concludes that etomidate is a better agent for induction than propofol in view of hemodynamic stability.

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2021-12-31

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Volume 8, Issue 2, July-December 2021

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