A comparison between ketamine and diazepam as induction agents for pericardiectomy

H. G.G. Kingston; K. W. Bretherton; A. M. Holloway; J. W. Downing

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A comparison between ketamine and diazepam as induction agents for pericardiectomy

H. G.G. Kingston, K. W. Bretherton, A. M. Holloway, J. W. Downing

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Ketamine 1.0 mg/kg and diazepam 0.3 mg/kg were used to induce anaesthesia in patients requiring pericardiectomy. A significant rise in blood pressure in patients receiving ketamine was noted. In contrast, a fall in blood pressure was seen when diazepam was administered. Changes, in cardiac output, cardiac index, central venous pressure and systemic vascular resistance are discussed. Ketamine appears to be a more satisfactory agent for induction of anaesthesia in patients for pericardiectomy, whereas diazepam should be used with caution.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	66-70
Number of pages	5
Journal	Anaesthesia and intensive care
Volume	6
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0310057x7800600111
State	Published - 1978
Externally published	Yes

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Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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