Does the choice of intravenous induction drug affect intubation conditions after a fast-onset neuromuscular blocker?

Study Objectives: To compare intubation conditions and hemodynamic effects resulting from thiopental-rapacuronium, propofol-rapacuronium, and etomidate-rapacuronium intravenous (IV) induction.

Design: Randomized, blinded study.

Setting: Operating suites of a large university-affiliated medical center.

Tracheal intubation conditions and cardiovascular effects after modified rapid-sequence induction with sevoflurane-rapacuronium versus propofol-rapacuronium.

Study Objectives: To compare intubation conditions and hemodynamic effects resulting from rapid-sequence induction of anesthesia with sevoflurane-rapacuronium and propofol-rapacuronium.

Design: Randomized, blinded study.

Setting: Operating suites of a large university-affiliated medical center.