ArticleJournal of the West African College of Surgeons
A Comparative Study between Propofol-fentanyl versus Propofol-suxamethonium for Ease of Endotracheal Intubation in Children.
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- Effect of neuromuscular blocking agents on tracheal intubation quality in paediatric patients: a systematic review using network meta-analysis and meta-regression.British journal of anaesthesia · 2025Pooled it
- Age-Specific Pharmacology of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents: A Comprehensive Review.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Review
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Abstract
Background: Following propofol induction, suxamethonium tremendously improves intubating conditions in children and has been the gold standard agent for this purpose. However, suxamethonium could be absolutely contraindicated in some patients. Fentanyl, a short acting opioid, has been investigated as a suitable alternative with varying results. Aim and Objectives: This study compares the ease of tracheal intubation between propofol-suxamethonium (1.5 mg/kg) and propofol-fentanyl (3 mcg/kg) during general anaesthesia among children. Patients and Methods: In this double-blind randomised controlled study, 84 ASA I or II patients booked for elective surgery under general anaesthesia requiring tracheal intubation were randomised into two groups ( Results: All patients in both groups had successful intubation at the first attempt. Patients in group S (suxamethonium) had significantly better overall intubating conditions compared to those in group F (fentanyl) ( Conclusion: A combination of propofol-fentanyl can be used as an alternative to propofol-suxamethonium to ease intubation in paediatric patients.
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