Abstract

Major necessary responsibility of the anesthesiologist is to maintain a clear pathway that facilitates the administration of anesthesic agent and maintain the flow of oxygen throughout the respiratory system. Objective: To compare the hemodynamic differences with Etomidate versus Ketamine and Propofol combination (Ketofol) during induction under General Anaesthesia. Material and Methods: It was a Prospective Randomized Comparative Clinical Study in which, 80 patients of ASA I or II who were posted for elective surgery under general anesthesia, were enrolled to study hemodynamic changes with Etomidate versus Ketamine and Propofol combination (Ketofol) during induction under General Anaesthesia. This study wasdone in the Department of Anaesthesia at Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College and Research Centre, Moradabad. Results: Both the groups were comparable in terms of demographic parameters,ASA grading and the type of elective surgery.The difference is statistically unremarkable.The hemodynamic changes during induction and intubation using Etomidate when compared with Ketofol were insignificant. Conclusion: Both etomidate and ketofol are able to produce stable hemodynamic responses and satisfactory induction conditions.

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