Why the study?
Does alfentanil combined with etomidate, propofol, or thiopental provide adequate intubation conditions without muscle relaxants in healthy outpatients?
Population
140 ASA physical status I and II premedicated outpatients
Comparison
Alfentanil 40 microg/kg followed by etomidate… vs d-tubocurarine 3 mg followed by thiopental 4…
Design
RCT, randomly assigned to one of seven groups
Follow-up
90 seconds after induction
Authors
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Etomidate or propofol with alfentanil may suffice for relaxant-free intubation in healthy outpatients; extends options beyond thiopental in outpatient anesthesia.
Does alfentanil combined with etomidate, propofol, or thiopental provide adequate intubation conditions without muscle relaxants in healthy outpatients?
Alfentanil combined with etomidate or propofol provides adequate intubation conditions without the need for neuromuscular blockade in healthy outpatients.
Stevens et al. (1997) studied this question.
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