The Effect of Preoperative Anxiety Level on the Induction Dose of Propofol and Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) Hour of Sevoflurane During Thyroidectomy

The Effect of Preoperative Anxiety Level on the Induction Dose of Propofol and MAC-hour of Sevoflurane During Thyroidectomy

This study is to evaluate the level of anxiety, and to check the correlation of induction dose and the amount of sevoflurane to keep anesthetic depth in in female patients undergoing thyroidectomy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• female patients (ASA physical status I and II) aged between 20-65 years and scheduled elective thyroidectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

• cardiovascular, renal, liver disease, or psychiatric disorder