From: Effect of induction agent on vasopressor and steroid use, and outcome in patients with septic shock
 | Etomidate | Propofol | Thiopental | Other | Nil | P value |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number (percentage) receiving | 39 (53%) | 14 (56%) | 17 (65%) | 12 (67%) | 9 (56%) | 0.74 |
Total dose in milligrams | 600 | 700 | 500 | 600 | 400 | 0.46 |
Duration of therapy in hours | 60 | 64 | 40 | 48 | 32 | 0.45 |
Time from intubation to first dose in hours | 10 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 0.36 |