Comparative Evaluation of Propofol Ketamine and Propofol Fentanyl in Day Care Surgeries

Abstract

To find the ideal drug combinations which can be used during day care surgeries and procedures. AIMS: This study was conducted. To evaluate and compare the efficacy, and haemodynamic stability of ketamine and fentanyl combination with propofol. To compare the incidence of side effects. To compare the time of awakening and recovery time. To compare the discharge criteria in both groups. METHODS: The study was conducted in 50 patients of age group 18-50 years of either gender belonging to ASA grade I and II, were divided into two groups of 25 each. They underwent elective surgery of approximately 1 hour duration. Group I received Propofolketamine while group II received Propofol-fentanyl for induction and maintenance of anaesthesia. Postoperatively, time for awakening, recovery time '(by modified Aldrete scoring system) and discharge status (by modified post anaesthetic discharge scoring system) were recorded and compared in two groups. RESULTS: Profol-fentanyl combination produced a significantly greater fall in pulse rate and in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure as compared to Propofol-ketamine during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia. Fall in respiratory rate was greater in Propofolfentanyl group as compared to Propofol-ketamine group. The recovery time in group I was longer than group II. Discharge criteria is significantly earlier in group II. CONCLUSION: Both Profolketamine and Propofol-fentanyl combination reduce rapid, pleasant and safe anesthesia with only a few untoward side effects and propofol-ketamine produces better haemodynamic statistic, during anaesthesia.