Paediatric anaesthesia
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Propofol is a well-known drug for adults for total intravenous anaesthesia. Since 1999, the use of propofol has been approved for children less than 3 years of age. However, a suitable dosage scheme for these age groups was not available. The purpose of this study was to describe our clinical experience with the use of a new dosage scheme for propofol in patients under 3 years of age, based on experimental data and known pharmacological principles in children. ⋯ This dosage scheme provides safe and smooth anaesthesia in children less than 3 years of age and is therefore a useful tool for a TIVA technique in small children.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Jun 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA comparison between single- and double-breath vital capacity inhalation induction with 8% sevoflurane in children.
This study was conducted to determine if a double-breath (DB) vital capacity (VC) rapid inhalation induction using immediate high-inspired concentration of sevoflurane is as well tolerated as a single-breath (SB) technique and if it results in a shorter induction time. ⋯ Double-breath VC inhalation induction with 8% sevoflurane is as well tolerated as a SB technique and results in a faster onset of anaesthesia.