International Journal of Anesthesia and Clinical Medicine

Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2014

  • Does Inhalational Nitrous Oxide Affect Induction Dose of Propofol and Haemodynamic

    Sanjeev Singh

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 32-39
    Received: Oct. 26, 2014
    Accepted: Nov. 10, 2014
    Published: Nov. 17, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ja.20140205.11
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    Abstract: Background: Propofol is a commonly used induction agent. Propofol does not possess any strong analgesic effect, when used alone for induction of anaesthesia. In dose of more than 2 mg/kg bolus known to cause hypotension even requiring vasopressors. Nitrous oxide (N2O) has been in use for more than 150 years. Although N2O reduces the requirement of ... Show More