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Effect Of Low-Dose Ketamine Versus Fentanyl On Attenuating The Haemodynamic Response To Laryngoscopy And Endotracheal Intubation In Patients Undergoing General Anaesthesia At The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Angela Ongewe
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Background: The use of drugs to attenuate the haemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation is the standard of care during elective surgery. Current evidence is conflicting concerning the best agent and optimal dose for this purpose. In the majority of cases, Fentanyl is widely utilized to attenuate haemodynamic responses. Ketamine, an established available drug, has been scarcely studied in this regard at low doses and against varying doses of other common agents.
Objective: The primary objective was to compare the overall occurrence of hypertension and tachycardia immediately pre-intubation (post-induction) until 10 minutes post intubation between the study group receiving …