RCT | In older patients undergoing total intravenous anesthesia, Etomidate is noninferior to Propofol regarding the risk of major postoperative complications.

Effect of Etomidate vs Propofol for Total Intravenous Anesthesia on Major Postoperative Complications in Older Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Surgery

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General anesthesia with etomidate does not increase postoperative morbidity, as indicated by the rate of major in-hospital post-op complications, in elderly patients undergoing abdominal surgery, as compared with propofol. https://t.co/vjPvle3DQj pic.twitter.com/2k6eSLupbH

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