Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Ketamine, but not priming, improves intubating conditions during a propofol-rocuronium induction.
Both ketamine and priming may shorten the onset time of rocuronium. This study investigates the effects of ketamine and priming as components of a propofol induction on intubating conditions and onset of neuromuscular block. ⋯ A low-dose ketamine used with a propofol-rocuronium induction improved intubating conditions and shortened onset time. Priming did not influence intubating conditions or onset time.