Table 2 Anaesthetic agents used
From: Comparison of glottic views and intubation times in the supine and 25 degree back-up positions
Supine (Part 1) | Back-up (part 2) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | ||
Induction | Propofol | 373 (99.7) | 404 (98.3) |
Sevoflurane | 0 | 1 (0.2) | |
Not recorded | 1 (0.3) | 2 (0.5) | |
Analgesia | Fentanyl | 252 (67.4) | 246 (60.4) |
Remifentanil | 113 (30.2) | 153 (37.6) | |
Alfentanil | 5 (1.3) | 5 (1.2) | |
Not recorded | 4 (1.1) | 3 (0.7) | |
Neuromuscular blocking agent | Atracurium | 198 (52.9) | 240 (59.0) |
Rocuronium | 165 (44.1) | 147 (36.1) | |
Suxamethonium | 8 (2.1) | 8 (2.0) | |
Vecuronium | 1 (0.3) | 8 (2.0) | |
Mivacurium | 0 | 1 (0.2) | |
Not recorded | 2 (0.6) | 3 (0.7) |