Abstract |
We compared the postoperative effects, in particular nausea and vomiting, of two commonly used anaesthetic agents, isoflurane and desflurane, in patients undergoing day-case arthroscopic surgery. We found a significantly higher incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting in those patients receiving desflurane. In our study, desflurane was associated with a higher incidence of peroperative respiratory complications, including airway irritability and coughing.
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Authors | M B Hough, B Sweeney |
Journal | Anaesthesia
(Anaesthesia)
Vol. 53
Issue 9
Pg. 910-4
(Sep 1998)
ISSN: 0003-2409 [Print] England |
PMID | 9849288
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Anesthetics, Inhalation
- Desflurane
- Isoflurane
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
- Anesthetics, Inhalation
(adverse effects)
- Arthroscopy
- Desflurane
- Endoscopy
- Female
- Humans
- Isoflurane
(adverse effects, analogs & derivatives)
- Knee Joint
(surgery)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pain, Postoperative
- Postoperative Complications
(chemically induced)
- Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
(etiology)
- Respiration Disorders
(chemically induced)
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