Remifentanil-based total intravenous anesthesia for pediatric rigid bronchoscopy: comparison of adjuvant propofol and ketamine

Bakan M., Topuz U., Umutoglu T., Gundogdu G., Ilce Z., Elicevik M., ...More

CLINICS, vol.69, no.6, pp.372-377, 2014 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 69 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.6061/clinics/2014(06)01
  • Title of Journal : CLINICS
  • Page Numbers: pp.372-377

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Laryngoscopy and stimuli inside the trachea cause an intense sympatho-adrenal response. Remifentanil seems to be the optimal opioid for rigid bronchoscopy due to its potent and short-acting properties. The purpose of this study was to compare bolus propofol and ketamine as an adjuvant to remifentanil-based total intravenous anesthesia for pediatric rigid bronchoscopy.