Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Dissociation between haemodynamics and sympathetic activation during anaesthetic induction with desfluranes.
To compare the simultaneous haemodynamic effects, sympathetic activation and cardiac risks associated with desflurane used in a balanced technique, with those of isoflurane anaesthesia. ⋯ Desflurane differs from isoflurane in that sympathetic stimulation persisted despite blunting of potential hyperdynamic haemodynamic responses by narcotic and beta blockade. However, this sympathetic activation did not appear to increase cardiac risks.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Patient outcomes with positive pressure versus spontaneous ventilation in non-paralysed adults with the laryngeal mask.
To compare patient outcomes for positive pressure ventilation (PPV) and spontaneous ventilation (SV) in non-paralysed patients with the LMA using either isoflurane or sevoflurane anaesthesia. ⋯ Patient outcome is similar for SV and PPV in non-paralysed adult patients with the LMA. Isoflurane and sevoflurane at 0.75 MAC provide suitable conditions for maintenance and emergence, but emergence is more rapid with sevoflurane.