Open AccessComparison of esmolol and dexmedetomidine for suppression of hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in adult patients undergoing elective general surgery: A prospective, randomized controlled double-blinded study
Author(s) -
Sandeep Sharma,
Om Prakash Suthar,
ML Tak,
Abhilasha Thanvi,
Naveen Paliwal,
Rakesh Karnawat
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/aer.aer_226_17
Subject(s) - esmolol , medicine , dexmedetomidine , anesthesia , laryngoscopy , intubation , blood pressure , heart rate , hemodynamics , mean arterial pressure , rate pressure product , elective surgery , saline , sedation
Laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation lead to strong sympathetic response which may precipitate arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia and cerebrovascular accidents in patients with preexisting cardiovascular disease.