Does reduced dose induction agent affect post intubation hypotension?
Oct 26, 2024
Post Intubation hypotension has been linked to induction agents, although the studies for this are few. It is moreso related to age and Shock Index. In a registry-based study there was no association between weight-based doses of etomidate and Ketamine and post intubation hypotension(1). In a recent retrospective study, there was no difference between Propofol and Ketamine(2).
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