Hypnotic agents for induction of general anesthesia in cesarean section patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
An ideal induction drug for cesarean section (CS) must have quick action, with minimum side effects such as awareness, hemodynamic compromise, and neonatal depression. Thiopentone is frequently used; however, no reliable evidence is available to support its use as a dedicated hypnotic agent in this setting.
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Kavita Houthoff Khemlani, Stephanie Weibel, Peter Kranke, Jan-Uwe Schreiber Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research