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Area of Science:

Anesthesiology
Surgical Procedures

Background:

Induction anesthesia is critical for long-lasting major surgeries.
Evaluating different anesthetic induction methods is essential for patient safety and surgical efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the efficacy, safety, and expediency of various induction anesthesia techniques.
To determine the optimal anesthetic protocol for major surgeries.

Main Methods:

Utilizing sevoflurane inhalation anesthesia in various concentrations.
Administering fentanyl in combination with sevoflurane.
Employing nimbex for muscle relaxation to facilitate tracheal intubation.

Main Results:

Combined sevoflurane and fentanyl allowed effective induction and tracheal intubation within 3-4 minutes.
Sevoflurane monoinduction provided adequate analgesia only after 7-9 minutes, delaying safe intubation.
Inhalation induction with sevoflurane demonstrated favorable safety and efficacy profiles.

Conclusions:

Inhalation induction with sevoflurane, particularly in combination with fentanyl, is a safe and effective method for major surgeries.
This technique facilitates rapid tracheal intubation, improving surgical expediency.
Sevoflurane-based inhalation induction may serve as a standard anesthetic method.