Use of alfentanil in short anaesthetic procedures.
The pharmacokinetics of alfentanil, a new and very short-acting opioid, are discussed. Its use in day-case gynaecological procedures is described, and the results of the initial study presented. Alfentanil is a valuable adjunct to anaesthesia for day-case surgery and for short, painful procedures.
D000759:Adjuvants, Anesthesia; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015760:Alfentanil; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D005283:Fentanyl / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy
D000759:Adjuvants, Anesthesia; D015760:Alfentanil; D005283:Fentanyl