An evaluation of etomidate in total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA)
Helmers, J.H.; Giezen, J.; Adam, A.A.
Acta Anaesthesiologica Belgica 32(2): 149-154
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5164 PMID: 7293715 Document Number: 171403
In 47 adult patients undergoing either microlaryngoscopy or bronchoscopy, anesthesia was maintained with a continuous etomidate infusion after induction with etomidate and spraying the vocal cords and trachea with 10% xylocaine. The patients breathed air spontaneously throughout the procedure, oxygen being added if necessary. This technique apparently provides good, safe and convenient anesthesia. An additional advantage in cases of microlaryngoscopy is that mobility of the vocal cord is retained.