European journal of anaesthesiology
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Letter Case Reports
General anaesthesia in a patient with motor neuron disease.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Rocuronium duration of action under sevoflurane, desflurane or propofol anaesthesia.
We conducted a prospective randomized study to evaluate whether the duration of action of a single bolus dose of rocuronium is influenced by maintenance of anaesthesia with sevoflurane, desflurane or propofol infusion. ⋯ Desflurane anaesthesia significantly prolongs the duration of action of rocuronium at 0.9 mg kg(-1) single bolus dose, compared to sevoflurane or propofol anaesthesia maintenance regimens.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Postoperative magnesium sulphate infusion reduces analgesic requirements in spinal anaesthesia.
Magnesium sulphate infusion during general anaesthesia reduces anaesthetic consumption and analgesic requirements. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of postoperative magnesium infusion on duration of block, sedation and analgesic consumption after spinal anaesthesia. ⋯ Magnesium sulphate infusion may be used as an adjunct for reducing analgesic consumption after spinal anaesthesia.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Remifentanil vs. alfentanil infusion in non-paralysed patients: a randomized, double-blind study.
Remifentanil has a short duration of action and constant elimination, which allow administration of high doses, without prolonging recovery. Remifentanil has been compared to alfentanil, as part of a total intravenous anaesthetic technique, where remifentanil provided better anaesthetic conditions than alfentanil, without adverse effect on recovery. However, these results were obtained during anaesthesia involving neuromuscular blockade, which may mask both signs of insufficient anaesthesia and side-effects such as muscle rigidity. The aim of this study was to compare remifentanil with alfentanil for anaesthesia without neuromuscular blockade. ⋯ The remifentanil-based technique provided significantly better anaesthetic conditions than the alfentanil-based technique in the setting of this study, without causing any significant adverse effects.