[Use in anesthesiology of a new beta-2-stimulator, Salbutamol. Original technic and considerations]

Notes on drugs relating to the adrenergic system are followed by an account of the chemical, pharmacological and clinical features of a new beta2-stimulant, Salbutamol. Employment of this drug to prevent bronchospastic crises in 10 asthmatic patients subjected to narcosis is reported. An original technique was used: oral administration preoperatively, inhalation in the immediate preoperative period, topically on the trachea, and inhalation and oral adminstration post-operatively. Satisfactory results were observed in all 10 cases and support for the use of Salbutamol in anaesthesiology is given.