A comparison of propofol and methohexitone as induction agents for day case isoflurane anaesthesia

Summary The induction and recovery characteristics of equivalent doses of propofol and methohexitone were compared in 50 patients undergoing day case isoflurane anaesthesia. Propofol induction was smoother but was associated with greater cardiorespiratory depression. Both the speed and quality of re...

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Published in:Anaesthesia 1987-04, Vol.42 (4), p.373-376
Main Authors: O'TOOLE, D. P., MILLIGAN, K. R., HOWE, J. P., McCOLLUM, J. S. C., DUNDEE, J. W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
Anaesthesia
outpatient
Anaesthetics, intravenous
propofol, methohexitone
Anesthesia
Anesthesia Recovery Period
Anesthesia, General
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Anesthetics - pharmacology
Biological and medical sciences
Female
General anesthesia. Technics. Complications. Neuromuscular blocking. Premedication. Surgical preparation. Sedation
Humans
Isoflurane
Medical sciences
Methohexital - pharmacology
Middle Aged
Phenols - pharmacology
Propofol
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Summary:Summary The induction and recovery characteristics of equivalent doses of propofol and methohexitone were compared in 50 patients undergoing day case isoflurane anaesthesia. Propofol induction was smoother but was associated with greater cardiorespiratory depression. Both the speed and quality of recovery were superior with propofol compared with methohexitone.
ISSN:0003-2409
1365-2044
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1987.tb03977.x