Propofol versus thiopentone. A hemodynamic study

: The authors, after a brief introduction concerning the importance of the use of NCCOM3 (Non invasive Continuous Cardiac Output Monitor) for the non invasive assessment of the haemodynamic parameters (Cardiac Output, Heart Rate, Ventricular Ejection Time, Stroke Volume), compare the haemodynamic variations induced by two types of intravenous anesthesia in 40 patients, selected at random, who underwent anesthesia for minor gynaecological procedures in the day hospital. The results obtained show that the haemodynamic variations induced by thiopentone and propofol are almost analogues until the end of surgery, while a difference, even though statistically non significant, was observed at the moment of reawakening. The authors would like to underline the synergism of two drugs and fentanyl as regards to the depressive effects on blood circulation.