A comparison between the effects of fentanyl, droperidol with fentanyl, and halothane anaesthesia on intra-ocular pressure in adults.
The effects of fentanyl 3.0 micrograms/kg (group 1), droperidol 0.1 mg/kg with fentanyl 3.0 micrograms/kg (group 2), and halothane 0.5% inspired concentration (group 3) on intra-ocular pressure were compared. In each group, a decrease in intra-ocular pressure was produced which was significantly lower than resting values (p greater than 0.01) and was independent of changes in arterial blood pressure. The recovery time in group 1 patients was significantly less than that of patients in group 3.
D000368:Aged; D000762:Anesthesia Recovery Period; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D004329:Droperidol / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D005283:Fentanyl / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006221:Halothane / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000187:drug effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D004329:Droperidol; D005283:Fentanyl; D006221:Halothane