Annales de l'anesthésiologie française
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In 35 orthopaedic surgery patients (33 adults and 2 children), anaesthesia was obtained using an association of etomidate and fentanyl. Induction was obtained by injection from a syringe of a mixture of etomidate and fentanyl in an average dose of 21 mg for etomidate and 0,08 mg for fentanyl. ⋯ The mixture used for both induction and maintenance contained 1.3 mg of etomidate and 5 mg of fentanyl per ml. The results, value, indications and contraindications of this technique are described.
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In order that continous epidural anaesthesia may be given safely in an obstetric centre, the permanent presence of an anaesthetist is necessary. Obstetricians and midwives must be familiar with the management of labour using this method and team spirit involving continous cooperation between the anaesthetist, obstetrician and midwives is essential. Training related to epidural anaesthesia is necessary for the members of the obsteric centre, as well as education of the patients.