Etomidate infusion for resection of phaeochromocytoma. A report of 2 cases.
Anaesthesia in patients undergoing resection of phaeochromocytomas is associated with fluctuations in blood pressure and cardiac dysrhythmias. Two patients in whom an etomidate (Hypnomidate; Janssen Pharmaceutica) infusion was used as a supplement to droperidol, fentanyl, pancuronium, air and oxygen anaesthesia are described. Cardiovascular stability was well maintained; the advantages of this technique are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous; D004329:Droperidol; D005045:Etomidate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D005283:Fentanyl; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D008875:Middle Aged; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000601:surgery*
D004329:Droperidol; D005283:Fentanyl; D005045:Etomidate