| The use of propofol in a group of older patients undergoing oesophagoscopy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 3258076 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Propofol (Diprivan; Stuart) a new, very short-acting intravenous anaesthetic agent, was tested in its aqueous emulsion formulation. Used as an induction and maintenance agent, its anaesthetic properties, dosage requirements and side-effects were compared with those of thiopentone in 40 American Society of Anesthesiologists class I and II patients scheduled for routine oesophagoscopy. Both heart rate and diastolic blood pressure were more stable in the propofol group, and recovery times were significantly shorter. Patients were remarkably clear-headed after propofol. When the quality of anaesthesia was independently assessed by an anaesthetist and a surgeon, propofol was rated good or satisfactory in all subjects, and thiopentone in 80%. Anaphylactoid reactions associated with the previous Cremophor EL formulation were not encountered, and pain on injection was experienced in 10% of propofol subjects as against 5% who received thiopentone. This new intravenous agent produces safe and predictable anaesthesia followed by rapid recovery, making it especially suitable for outpatient anaesthesia. |
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Authors:
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P A Steegers; P A Foster |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde Volume: 73 ISSN: 0256-9574 ISO Abbreviation: S. Afr. Med. J. Publication Date: 1988 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-04-14 Completed Date: 1988-04-14 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404520 Medline TA: S Afr Med J Country: SOUTH AFRICA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 279-81 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anaesthesia, University of Stellenbosch, Parowvallei, CP. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Anesthesia, Intravenous* Anesthetics* / pharmacology Drug Evaluation Esophagoscopy* Hemodynamics / drug effects Humans Middle Aged Phenols* / pharmacology Propofol Thiopental / administration & dosage |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anesthetics; 0/Phenols; 2078-54-8/Propofol; 76-75-5/Thiopental |
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