The effect of atracurium or fazadinium on intra‐ocular pressure. A comparative study during induction of general anaesthesia

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Summary: The effect of atracurium 0.6 mg/kg (group A; n= 11) and fazadinium 1 mg/kg (group F; n= 11) on intraocular pressure (IOP) was investigated in 22 patienis during induction of anaesthesia with thiopentone 4 mg/kg and fentanyl 0.015 mg/kg. IOP was significantly reduced (p <0.01) in all patients following induction of anaesthesia. Intubation produced a rise in IOP in all patients hut this was not statistically significant and remained below pre‐induction values. The changes were similar in each group. Both of these neuromuscular blockers appear suitable relaxants to use for intraoculur surgery.