Effect of vitamin C on adrenal suppression following etomidate for rapid sequence induction in trauma patients: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background Etomidate is an imidazole derivative that is widely used in the emergency department for Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI). Although it has a safe hemodynamic profile, there are some concerns about its suppressant effects on the adreno-cortical axis. Vitamin C, as an antioxidant, c...

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Published in:BMC Anesthesiology
Main Authors: Jafar Rahimi Panahi, Seyed Pouya Paknezhad, Amir vahedi, Kavous Shahsavarinia, Manuchehr Ruhi Laleh, Hassan Soleimanpour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Subjects:
Etomidate
Vitamin C
Rapid sequence intubation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-023-02065-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-023-02065-5

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