Optimal remifentanil effect-site concentration for preventing cough and hyperdynamic response during tracheal extubation after sevoflurane vs. desflurane: the REX trial
- Journal of Anesthesia & Critical Care: Open Access
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Fredy Ariza, Gustavo Cruz, Darío Castaño,
Iván Quintero, Laura Suarez, Mauricio
Burbano, Einar Billefals
Abstract
To evaluate the impact of three different effect-site concentrations of remifentanil [1.0, 2.0 and 2.5 ng.ml-1] on cough, heart rate and systolic blood pressure during extubation after balanced anesthesia with desflurane or sevoflurane.
Keywords
Remifentanil; Cough; Airway Extubation; Awakening; Balanced Anesthesia
