The 'wake-up test'. A new approach using drug infusions.
A case is presented in which there was a need for a 'wake-up test'. A technique is described, employing alfentanil and vecuronium given by infusion, and the problems of anaesthetic management are discussed.
Chamberlain
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Bradshaw
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D000328:Adult; D015760:Alfentanil; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous / Q000379:methods*; D000777:Anesthetics; D001143:Arousal; D005283:Fentanyl / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents; D010197:Pancuronium / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D014673:Vecuronium Bromide
D000777:Anesthetics; D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents; D015760:Alfentanil; D014673:Vecuronium Bromide; D010197:Pancuronium; D005283:Fentanyl