Why the study?
Does the choice of anesthetic (etomidate, propofol, or thiopental) alter cardiovascular effects in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy?
Population
30 patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Comparison
Etomidate or propofol as anesthetic for the ECT… vs Thiopental as anesthetic for the ECT procedure
Design
RCT, randomized, double-blind
Follow-up
immediately after the end of the seizure
Authors
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Any of these agents may be chosen for ECT without differential cardiovascular concern; confirms hemodynamic equivalence in this RCT.
Does the choice of anesthetic (etomidate, propofol, or thiopental) alter cardiovascular effects in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy?
Etomidate, propofol, and thiopental produce similar acute cardiovascular changes (blood pressure and heart rate) during electroconvulsive therapy.
Rosa et al. (2007) studied this question.
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