Comparison of propofol and increased doses of thiopentone for laryngeal mask insertion.

Brown, G W; Ellis, F R · Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · 1995

rct · Level II

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Abstract

Conditions for insertion of the laryngeal mask were assessed following induction of anaesthesia with either propofol 2.5 mg/kg, thiopentone 5.0 mg/kg or thiopentone 6.0 mg/kg in 120 patients premedicated with diazepam 10 mg. Insertion following induction with thiopentone 5.0 mg/kg and 6.0 mg/kg resulted in a greater incidence of gagging (P < 0.001 and P < 0.05, respectively) compared with propofol 2.5 mg/kg.

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