[Use of etomidate within the scope of neurosurgery].

The effect and the applications of Etomidate pro infusion (125 mg/ml) are discussed under special consideration of neurosurgical patients. Besides the application for anaesthesia, the administration of Etomidate pro infusion in the intensive-medical range for sedation, reduction of cerebral pressure and as an anticonvulsant is dealt with. The possibility of an adrenal insufficiency under the action of Etomidate pro infusion is discussed on the basis of the literature controversial to this subject.