Induction of anesthesia in the elderly ambulatory patient: a double-blinded comparison of propofol and sevoflurane.
rct · Level II
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Abstract
Hypotension during induction of anesthesia is common and particularly undesirable in elderly patients. This study has shown that inhaled induction with sevoflurane is well tolerated by the elderly and is associated with higher mean arterial pressure than slow propofol induction.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthetics, Intravenous
- Methyl Ethers
- Propofol