Etomidate as anaesthetic induction agent in open-heart surgery

Meyer, B.H.; Hugo, J.M.

South African Medical Journal 58(19): 759-761

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574
PMID: 6999642
Document Number: 163202
Etomidate (Hypnomidate; Ethnor (Janssen)) in propylene glycol was used for induction of anesthesia in 25 patients requiring cardiac surgery, and the effects on pulse and blood pressure were measured. Etomidate is a suitable induction agent for open-heart surgery.

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