Effect of Topical Airway Block on Hemodynamic Stability Post Induction of Anaesthesia in Cardiac Surgeries

Opioids have always been the mainstay in management of patients during cardiac surgeries. Mega doses are often used to relieve stress of surgeries in highly labile patients with narrow hemodynamic threshold to keep the balance between oxygen demand and supply. Unfortunately, this is associated with hemodynamic instability and affect the fast-track pathway for extubation. Most of these doses are given in induction, so by blocking airway by non-invasive technique, this will help in the reduction in opioid doses and preventing risky hemodynamic instability during induction of anesthesia in these patients.