Effect of Etomidate and Propofol on Electroencephalography

Characteristic Changes During Anesthesia With Etomidate and Propofol

Electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring reflect the brain electro-activity. Different anesthetics may show different changes in EEG during anesthesia. Etomidate and propofol are widely used for general anesthesia. The characteristic changes of these two anesthetics may be different.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia
• Patients provided written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with history of neurological or psychiatric diseases
• Patients younger than 18 years old
• Patients scheduled for surgery involved head
• Patients with pregnancy or planned for breeding