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thiopental

 [thi″o-pen´tal]
an ultrashort-acting barbiturate, used in the form of the sodium salt as an intravenous anesthetic, to control convulsions produced during inhalation anesthesia, and in psychiatry for narcoanalysis.

thiopental

Pentothal® Anesthesiology An ultrashort IV barbiturate used to induce anesthesia
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After pre-oxygenation for 3 minutes, Group TL (n=30) received lidocaine 1 mg k[g.sup.-1] in 30 seconds and thiopental 5 mg k[g.sup.-1] subsequently for induction of anaesthesia.
Propofol Versus Thiopental for Rapid-Sequence Induction in Isolated Systolic Hypertensive Patients: A Factorial Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial: Hizli Seri Anestezi Indiiksiyonu Uygulanan Izole Sistolik Hipertansiyonlu Hastalarda Propofol ve Tiopentalin Karsilastirilmasi: Faktoriyel Randomize Cift Kor Klinik Arastirma
(9) In a study in 2012, Thiopental and Propofol were compared using the BIS as an acceptable marker of the depth of anesthesia vis-a-vis the induction of hypnosis in C/S.
Evaluation of the adequacy of general anesthesia in Cesarean section by bispectral index
The statement announcing the change in Missouri said the decision was "due to the unavailability of sodium thiopental" but did not elaborate on why propofol was chosen.
MJ overdose drug propofol to be used in Missouri executions
In March the agency seized supplies of sodium thiopental from prison officials in Georgia.
Lethal and illegal: black-market death deals
A study of lethal injection protocols in several states concluded that the doses of thiopental and potassium may be inadequate, leading to death by conscious asphyxiation.
The hippocratic paradox: the role of the medical profession in capital punishment in the United States
When asked at the time of delivery to raise the unparalyzed hand, 24% of patients given ketamine and 52% of patients given thiopental could do so.
Patients Remain Aware Under General Anesthesia
Lot # 3 anesthetic drugs and drugs: (propofol, thiopental, atracurium, oxytocin, tobramycin, carbetocin, metronidazole, tranexamic acid) , ceftriaxone (ceftriaxone)
Lot # 1: Lung Surfactants - Natural Fosfolipids; Lot # 2 Narcotic And Psychotropic Drugs: (fentanyl, Ketamine, Diazepam); Lot # 3 Anesthetic Drugs And Medicines: (propofol (propofol), Thiopental, Atracurium, Atracurium,
Comparison of anesthetics in electroconvulsive therapy: an effective treatment with the use of propofol, etomidate and thiopental. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment 2014;10:383-9.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF THIOPENTONE, PROPOFOL AND ETOMIDATE AS ANAESTHETIC AGENTS IN MODIFIED ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY
After 100% oxygen inhalation for a few minutes, anaesthesia was induced with midazolam 0.1 mg [kg.sup.-1] and thiopental 3 mg [kg.sup.-1].
Effects of Premedication on Heart Rate Variability at Induction of Anaesthesia: Comparison between Midazolam and Hydroxyzine/Premedikasyonun Anestezi Induksiyonunda Kalp Atim Hizi Degiskenligi Uzerindeki Etkileri: Midazolam ve Hidroksizinin Karsilastirilmasi
The mare -- Rani -- collapsed in her sleep after being injected with sodium thiopental by the authorities.
Glanders fear in C'garh: Mare injected with anesthesia to her death
Barr ordered the Bureau of Prisons to carry out executions using a single lethal injection of the barbiturate pentobarbital, replacing the previous, three-drug cocktails using thiopental.
US to resume federal executions after 16-year break
Tenders are invited for lot number 1: morphine, fentanyl, ketamine, diazepam, propofol, suxamethonium, thiopental, atracurium, clonidine hydrochloride (clonidine); lot # 2: bupivacaine, paracetamol (paracetamol), magnesium sulfate
Lot Number 1: Morphine, Fentanyl, Ketamine, Diazepam, Propofol, Suxamethonium, Thiopental, Atracurium, Clonidine Hydrochloride (clonidine); Lot # 2: Bupivacaine, Paracetamol (paracetamol), Magnesium Sulfate

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