Intravenous Induction

Intravenous Induction Agents & Commonly Used Drugs

IV induction agents rapidly induce unconsciousness. Propofol is first-line for stable patients (antiemetic, rapid recovery). Etomidate is hemodynamically neutral for…

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Clinical Scenarios & Adjuncts in IV Induction

Etomidate/ketamine for hemodynamic instability (e.g., septic shock). Propofol for raised ICP. Ketamine for bronchospasm. Adjuncts like opioids blunt intubation response;…

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Experimental Anesthetic Agents & TIVA

Fospropofol (less pain), ABP-700 (no adrenal suppression), and remimazolam (rapid recovery) aim to overcome limitations of currently used anesthetic agents.…

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Intravenous Induction: The Gateway to General Anesthesia

IV induction rapidly induces unconsciousness (15–60 sec) via intravenous drugs, enabling airway management. Preferred for speed, predictability, and patient comfort,…

2 weeks ago

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