Hemodynamic and Catecholamine Responses During Rapid Sequence Induction With Propofol in Hypertensive Patients

Hemodynamic and catecholamine responses during tracheal intubation using a lightwand device (Trachlight) in elderly patients with hypertension

“…Low et al [14] reported that there was a marked increase in NE concentration after laryngoscopy in hypertensive patients. However, Nakamura et al [15] and Matsumoto et al [16] demonstrated that rapid sequence induction of anesthesia with propofol or fentanyl suppressed the sympathoadrenal response to tracheal intubation in hypertensive patients. In the present study, laryngoscopic technique under induction of anesthesia with propofol and fentanyl did not produce exaggerated hemodynamic or catecholamine responses.…”