From: Evaluation of two sedation techniques in a casualty department
Agent | Etomidate (n = 53) | Propofol (n = 55) | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Subclinical respiratory depression | Yes (n = 18) | No (n = 35) | Yes (n = 23) | No (n = 32) |
Increased supplemental oxygen | 1/9 (2.1, 0.9–11.2) | 2/34 (2.9, 0.8–7.2) | 2/23 (4.4, 1.2–14.4) | 1/32 (1.6, 0.2–5.5) |
Bag-valve mask (%) | 2/18 (6.9, 1.9–13.9) | 0/34 (0, 0–2.3) | 2/23 (4.4, 1.4–11.9) | 0/32 (0, 0–2.7) |
Airway repositioning | 3/18 (9.7, 2.9–16.0) | 3/34 (5.1, 1.4–8.7) | 3/23 (6.5, 1.5–11.6) | 3/31 (4.7, 1.1–8.0) |
Stimulation to induce breathing | 4/18 (11.1, 5.1–19.6) | 2/34 (2.9, 0.8–7.1) | 3/23 (7.6, 3.2–14.5) | 3/31 (4.7, 1.8–9.6) |