Induction, Recovery, and Safety Characteristics of Sevoflurane in Children Undergoing Ambulatory Surgery

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Authors

Jerrold Lerman · Hospital for Sick Children

Peter J. Davis · University of Pittsburgh

Leila G. Welborn · Children's National

Rosemary J. Orr · University of Washington

Mary Rabb · The University of Texas at Austin

Rob E. Carpenter · University of Toronto

Etsuro K. Motoyama ·

Abstract

Sevoflurane compared favorably with halothane. Early recovery after sevoflurane was predictably more rapid than after halothane, although this was not reflected in a more rapid discharge from the hospital. The incidence of adverse events was similar for both anesthetics. Clinically, the induction, recovery, and safety characteristics of sevoflurane and halothane are similar. Sevoflurane is a suitable alternative to halothane for use in children undergoing minor ambulatory surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Anesthesiology

Volume 84, Issue 6, pp. 1332-1340

DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199606000-00009

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