Anesthetic drugs & techniques

Efficacy and safety of Ciprofol compared with Propofol during general anesthesia induction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT)

J Clin AnesthPublished Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Pooled result · Anesthesia success rateResult — go to the resultRR for anesthesia success 1.00 95% CI 0.99–1.01

Authors' conclusion

In conclusion, Ciprofol is not inferior to Propofol in terms of its effectiveness in general anesthesia. Ciprofol emerges as a valuable alternative sedative with fewer side effects, especially reduced injection pain, when compared to Propofol.

Study context

Population
Patients undergoing GA induction
Participants
1,998 patients · 13 Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
Comparison
Ciprofol vs propofol for GA induction
Outcome
Anesthesia success rate (efficacy)

Pooled result

Anesthesia success rate

RR for anesthesia success

1.00

95% CI 0.99–1.01

P = 0.43

Ciprofol vs Propofol
RR for anesthesia success 1.00 (95% CI 0.99–1.01); P = 0.43

As reported in the abstract

Safety

OutcomeRR (95% CI)P value
Pain upon injectionI^2 = 43%0.15 (0.10–0.23)P < 0.0000001
HypotensionI^2 = 48%0.82 (0.68–0.98)P = 0.03

Postoperative hypertension, bradycardia, tachycardia

No statistically significant differences

Original publication

Efficacy and safety of Ciprofol compared with Propofol during general anesthesia induction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT). J Clin Anesth. Published 26 February 2024. doi:10.1016/j.jclinane.2024.111425

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