The comparsion of propofol with thiopental as induction drug on neonatal apgar during elective cesarean section

Abstract

Background: Neonatal Apgar at birth is one of the leading factors of postnatal mortality. One of the factors affecting neonatal Apgar after cesarean section is the anesthetic drug. Propofol is better than thiopental to prepare patient for cesarean section but this is a controversial issue because of its side effects. We conducted this study to evaluate thiopental and propofol effects on neonatal Apgar score, maternal nausea and vomiting and maternal recovery time after anesthesia.