Abstract:Fifteen chagasic and 26 non-chagasic patients were evaluated for hemodynamic and cardiovascular responses during induction of anesthesia with etomidate (a hypnotic agent) and Vecuronium (a neuromuscular blocker). Blood for serum testing was collected during anesthesia. Blood pressure, heart rate and rhythm, mean arterial pressure and arterial oxygen saturation were also monitored on six different occasions during anesthesia. When the various stages of anesthesia were compared, significant differences in blood … Show more
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