1Additional Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
2Senior Resident, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
3Associate Professor, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
*Corresponding Author: Email: manjunathrkamath@gmail.com
Online published on 14 June, 2017.
In the present study we compared propofol with etomidate in cardiac surgical procedures, in order to determine suitability of each agent for induction.
To compare propofol with etomidate with respect to hemodynamic stability during induction of anesthesia.
This prospective randomized study was carried out on 60 patients admitted for open cardiac surgical procedures.
The patients undergoing elective cardiac surgeries both on pump and off pump surgeries were randomly assigned to one of the two study groups, each group consisting of 30 patients.
The observations in both the groups were recorded. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20, student's t test and chi square test.
Fall in heart rate was more in propofol group. Hemodynamic stability was better in etomidate group.
Etomidate is a better agent in cases with limited cardiac reserve when compared to propofol. However both agents can be appropriate for induction of anesthesia in cardiac surgical procedures, if given judiciously.
Anesthesia, Propofol, Etomidate, Cardiac surgery
