The effect between etomidate and ketamine on peri-intubation hypotension in elderly patients in the emergency department.
The American journal of emergency medicine May 16, 2025 Praphaphorn Supatanakij, Thitipat Mungjadetanadee, Nitchakarn Boonyok et al. 2 citations
Peri-intubation hypotension (PIH) is associated with increased mortality. Etomidate and ketamine are commonly used as induction agents for tracheal intubation in the emergency department (ED) due to their favorable hemodynamic profiles. However, the effects of these agents on PIH remain controversial, and data on elderly patients are limited. This study aimed to compare the effects of etomidate...