2004•Zhongguo xiandai yixue/Zhongguo xiandai yixue zazhiRequires access
Effects of small dose of etomidate injected before induction on myoclonus
Hua Chuan-bao
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Abstract
Objective: To prevent myoclonus induced by etomidate through injection of small dose of etomidate in advance. Methods: 150 patients without diseases of neuromuscular conduction were included and divided into 5 group. 5 dosages of etomiddate were injected in advance in order to observe their effects on intubation condition and myoclomus induced by etomidate for induction. Results: Venous injection of etomidate in advance at 0.030~0.075 mg/kg obviously reduced myoclonus, and didn,t cause myoclonus themselves. Conclusion: Injection of small dose of etomidate in advance can prevent myoclonus induced by etomidate for induction.