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[Peridural anesthesia in thoraco-abdominal surgery. Propofol-methohexital comparison for complementary anesthesia]
G Coquelin1, J F Quinot, G Donnard
1Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Sainte-Anne, Toulon Naval.
Cahiers D'Anesthesiologie
|October 1, 1987
Summary
Propofol infusion provided superior anesthesia compared to methohexital infusion during major surgeries. Propofol ensured smoother maintenance and better anesthetic control, despite some bradycardia cases.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Effective anesthesia is crucial for major abdominal and thoracic surgeries.
- Comparing intravenous anesthetic agents like propofol and methohexital is essential for optimizing patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy and safety of propofol versus methohexital for anesthesia maintenance in patients undergoing major abdominal or thoracic surgery.
Main Methods:
- Two groups of 20 patients received thoracic peridural analgesia with bupivacaine and fentanyl.
- Anesthesia was induced and maintained using either propofol 0.2% or methohexital 0.1% infusions.
- Hemodynamic parameters, intubation requirements, and anesthetic control were monitored.
Main Results:
- Propofol group showed smoother maintenance and better anesthetic control (18/20 patients) compared to methohexital (only 6/20 patients).
- Fewer patients required muscle relaxants (vecuronium) for intubation in the propofol group (4/20) versus methohexital (19/20).
- Propofol infusion led to decreased heart rate and blood pressure, while methohexital caused increases; 5 cases of sinus bradycardia occurred with propofol.
Conclusions:
- Propofol infusion is a more effective agent for achieving adequate anesthesia during major surgeries compared to methohexital infusion.
- While propofol can cause bradycardia, its overall anesthetic control and smoother maintenance outweigh this risk in this surgical context.