Anaesthesia in patients undergoing resection of phaeochromocytomas is associated with fluctuations in blood pressure and cardiac dysrhythmias. Two patients in whom an etomidate (Hypnomidate; Janssen Pharmaceutica) infusion was used as a supplement to droperidol, fentanyl, pancuronium, air and oxygen anaesthesia are described. Cardiovascular stability was well maintained; the advantages of this technique are discussed.

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