Comparison of the Effects of Thiopental Sodium and Propofol on Haemodynamics, Awareness and Newborns During Caesarean Section Under General Anaesthesia
Abstract:Objective:To compare the effects of propofol and thiopental on haemodynamics, awareness and newborns in pregnant women undergoing elective caesarean section.Methods: Seventy pregnant women were assigned into two equal groups. For anaesthesia induction, 2 mg kg -1 propofol (Group P) and 5 mg kg -1 thiopental (Group T) were administered. Maternal haemodynamic parameters and bispectral index (BIS) values were recorded before induction, in 1-minute intervals within the first 10 minutes after induction and in 5-min… Show more
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