Table 3.
Type of intraoperative anesthetic agents in Dessie Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia, 2021(N = 298).
| Category | Drugs | Frequency(n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analgesic used | Paracetamol | 10 | 3.4 |
| Tramadol | 138 | 46.3 | |
| Diclofenac | 66 | 22.1 | |
| Tramadol and Diclofenac | 59 | 16.4 | |
| Potent opioids | 35 | 11.7 | |
| Total | 308a | 103.4a | |
| Induction Agents | Ketamine | 52 | 17.4 |
| Thiopental | 91 | 30.5 | |
| Propofol | 85 | 28.5 | |
| Ketamine with propofol | 21 | 7.0 | |
| Total | 249b | 85.6b | |
| Maintenance gas agent | Halothane | 234 | 78.52 |
| Isoflurane | 15 | 5.03 | |
| Total | 249b | 83.55b | |
| Intraoperative muscle relaxants | Vecuronium | 211 | 70.8 |
| Pancuronium | 38 | 12.7 | |
| Total | 249b | 85.6b |
a
The total was above the number of participants one patient took more than one drug.
b
The total was below the number of participants which include only General anesthesia.