A comparison of propofol and methohexitone as induction agents for day case isoflurane anaesthesia.
The induction and recovery characteristics of equivalent doses of propofol and methohexitone were compared in 50 patients undergoing day case isoflurane anaesthesia. Propofol induction was smoother but was associated with greater cardiorespiratory depression. Both the speed and quality of recovery were superior with propofol compared with methohexitone.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D000762:Anesthesia Recovery Period; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007530:Isoflurane; D008723:Methohexital / Q000494:pharmacology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010636:Phenols / Q000494:pharmacology; D015742:Propofol
D000777:Anesthetics; D010636:Phenols; D007530:Isoflurane; D008723:Methohexital; D015742:Propofol