Volume : III, Issue : XI, November - 2014

Ideal induction agent for LMA insertion: A comparative study between Thiopental Sodium and Propofol

Mrunalini Parasa

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Adequate depth of anaesthesia and supression of airway reflexes is essential to facilitate insertion of laryngeal mask airway (LMA). This study was performed to evaluate the conditions for LMA insertion, the incidence of undesirable side effects and hemodynamics using Propofol or Thiopentone for LMA insertion. 60 ASA physical status I/ II patients of age 20–50 years were enrolled in the study. Patients were randomly allocated in to Group 1 (Propofol) /Group 2 (Thiopental). After standard premedication, both the groups were induced with either 3mg/kg Propofol or 6mg/kg Thiopental. The study revealed statistically significant difference in jaw relaxation ( p 0.02) and in the incidence of undesirable effects (gagging (p 0.03), cough (p 0.02) and patient movements (p 0.05) between Propofol and Thiopental groups with better conditions for LMA insertion in Propofol group. Conclusion: Propofol is an ideal induction agent for LMA insertion

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Mrunalini Parasa Ideal induction agent for LMA insertion: A comparitive study between Thiopental Sodium and Propofol International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 3, Issue : 11 November 2014

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