Abstract :
Background: This study aims to compare the hemodynamic response of two commonly used induction agents Propofol and Etomidate in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction 0.005) then increased from post intubation 1 min. to post intubation 5 min. in both the groups (rise greater in etomidate group, p
Conclusion: Etomidate is superior to propofol in providing hemodynamic stability before and after laryngoscopy and intubation, but less effective in controlling the pressor response to intubation. Therefore, Etomidate can be used as an induction agent with suitable adjuvants to control pressor response to tracheal
intubation in patients undergoing CABG with low LVEF.
Keyword :
Coronary artery bypass grafting, Etomidate, LV dysfunction, Propofol, Induction.