The use of propofol and alfentanil by infusion in military anaesthesia.
A total intravenous technique using propofol and alfentanil was used successfully in four battlefield casualties treated at a British Military Field Hospital during the recent Gulf conflict. All patients made a rapid recovery of adequate quality for prompt evacuation. We believe that the use of propofol and alfentanil as an induction and maintenance regimen for military anaesthesia merits further evaluation and comparison with established techniques.
Wilson
R J
RJ
Department of Anaesthetics, General Infirmary, Leeds.
Ridley
S A
SA
D015760:Alfentanil / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000762:Anesthesia Recovery Period; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007493:Iraq; D008889:Military Personnel; D015742:Propofol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006113:United Kingdom; D014857:Warfare; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery
D015760:Alfentanil; D015742:Propofol