Remifentanil infusion for major abdominal surgery in small infants

Authors
Wee, LH Moriarty, A Cranston, A Bagshaw, O
Citation
Lh. Wee et al., Remifentanil infusion for major abdominal surgery in small infants, PAEDIATR AN, 9(5), 1999, pp. 415-418
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
PAEDIATRIC ANAESTHESIA
ISSN journal
11555645 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
415 - 418
Database
ISI
SICI code
1155-5645(199909)9:5<415:RIFMAS>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Neonates are known to be sensitive to volatile anaesthetic agents which may lead to prolonged recovery. In this study a remifentanil infusion was used in conjunction with an infusion of epidural ropivacaine and isoflurane ana esthesia for major abdominal surgery in small infants. This led to a short recovery time for infants aged 7 days to 3 months but a prolonged recovery in those under the age of 7 days. Good perioperative analgesia was achieved .