A Study to Evaluate the Intubating Conditions Between Propofol-Sevoflurane and Propofol Alone Without Using Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

Abstract

Aim: The present study was undertaken to observe the intubating conditions between propofol-sevoflurane and propofol alone without using neuromuscular blocking agents.Material and Methods: The study recruited 40 male and female patients with ASA grade score of 1 and 2 and undergoing different surgical procedures were recruited in the study. Patients within the age group of 20 to 60 years were included in the study. Demographic data of the patients were collected. Endotracheal intubation was performed using laryngoscope with Macintosh blade and appropriate sized cuffed endotracheal tube. The intubating conditions were assessed by using Copenhagen Consensus Conference (CCC) score. Results:Demographic data of participants was presented in Table 1. Weight and height of the participants was significantly different. Age of the participants was not significantly different. Table 2 presents the endotracheal intubation score in of the participants in group 2 (n=20). Endotracheal intubation score was easy in majority of the patients. Table 3 presents the endotracheal intubation score in of the participants in group 1 (n=20). On comparison group 2 patients scores were better than group 1. Table 4 presents the side effects during induction in both groups. On comparison, the participants in group 2 exhibit fewer side effects than group 1.Conclusion :The study results confirm that all propofol-sevoflurane combination was much more effective than propofol alone. The study recommends further detailed studies in this area.