Effect of Pre-Treatment with a Combination of Fentanyl and Midazolam for Prevention of Etomidate-Induced Myoclonus.

Journal: Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation
Published Date: Nov 25, 2019

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Pre-treatment with either fentanyl or midazolam has previously been used to prevent etomidate-induced myoclonus (EIM). The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of pre-treatment with a combination of midazolam and fentanyl in reducing the incidence and severity of EIM.

Authors

  • Smita Prakash
    Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
  • Parul Mullick
    Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
  • Pooja Virmani
    Department of Anaesthesiology, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India.
  • Vandana Talwar
    Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
  • Rajvir Singh
    Department of Cardiology, Cardiology Research Center, Heart Hospital, HMC, Doha, Qatar.

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