Anxiety levels following anaesthesia for day-case surgery. A comparison of state anxiety levels following induction of anaesthesia with propofol or thiopentone.
case_control · Level III
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Abstract
The effect of different induction agents on postoperative state anxiety levels was investigated. Propofol produces statistically significant lower levels when compared with thiopentone. This finding suggests that propofol should remain the drug of choice for short duration anaesthesia.
Medical subject headings
- Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
- Anesthesia, Intravenous
- Anxiety
- Propofol
- Thiopental