Ketamine, but not priming, improves intubating conditions during a propofol-rocuronium induction

Topcuoglu, Pelin; UZUN, ŞENNUR; CANBAY, ÖZGÜR; Pamuk, Gulsun; ÖZGEN, SAADET

doi:10.1007/s12630-009-9217-4

Ketamine, but not priming, improves intubating conditions during a propofol-rocuronium induction

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Topcuoglu P. T., UZUN Ş., CANBAY Ö., Pamuk G., ÖZGEN S.

CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA-JOURNAL CANADIEN D ANESTHESIE, vol.57, no.2, pp.113-119, 2010 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 57 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2010
Doi Number: 10.1007/s12630-009-9217-4
Journal Name: CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA-JOURNAL CANADIEN D ANESTHESIE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.113-119
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Both ketamine and priming may shorten the onset time of rocuronium. This study investigates the effects of ketamine and priming as components of a propofol induction on intubating conditions and onset of neuromuscular block.