Abstract:Background & Objective: Laryngoscopy and intubation (L&I) are strong stimulus for cardiovascular system. Hypertensive patients have a greater incidence of coexisting coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular insufficiency. Several methods have been in practice to prevent or alter the hemodynamic response to L&I. Although the main use of gabapentin has been as an antiepileptic, but its effect on the hemodynamic reflexes is still under evaluation. We compared the effectiveness of a single dose of g… Show more
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