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- Title
Titration of sevoflurane in elderly patients: blinded, randomized clinical trial, in non-cardiac surgery after beta-adrenergic blockade.
- Authors
Drover, David R; Schmiesing, Clifford; Buchin, Anthea F; Ortega, H Rick; Tanner, Jonathan W; Atkins, Joshua H; Macario, Alex
- Abstract
Monitoring depth of anesthesia via the processed electroencephalogram (EEG) has been found useful in reducing the amount of anesthetic drugs, optimizing wake-up times, and, in some studies, reducing awareness. Our goal was to determine if titrating sevoflurane as the maintenance anesthetic to a depth of anesthesia monitor (SEDLine™, Masimo, CA) would shorten time to extubation in elderly patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery while on beta-adrenergic blockade. This patient population was selected because the usual cardiovascular signs of inadequate general anesthesia may be masked by beta-blocker therapy.
- Publication
Journal of clinical monitoring and computing, 2011, Vol 25, Issue 3, p175
- ISSN
1573-2614
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10877-011-9293-1