Vol. 9, Issue 5, Part F (2024)

Author(s): Dr. Sreedhar N, Dr. V Devi Prasad, Dr. Makkena Sreenu, Dr. M Srinivas and Durgude Sudarshan Ravindra

Abstract: The neonatal survival following caesarean section in bitches induced with propofol (group I) and etomidate (group II) were compared in the present study. Out of 21 in group I, seven puppies (33.33%) had APGAR scores between 4-6 indicating moderately stressed and 14 (66.67%) had scores between 7-10, were healthy and active. Out of 25 puppies in group II, three puppies (12%) had APGAR scores between 4-6 indicating moderately stressed and 22 (88%) were healthy and active with scores between 7-10. Thus, from the above results it appeared that etomidate had least adverse effects on foetus when compared to propofol. The adequate maternal ventilation, isoflurane sparing effect of induction agents, maternal blood pressure and high oxygen saturation of the tissues in the present study might be the reasons for higher rate of neonatal survival recorded in the present study.