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[Sedation with flunitrazepam during spinal anesthesia].

J P Racle, L Poli, A Benkhadra

    Cahiers D'Anesthesiologie
    |August 1, 1986
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    Flunitrazepam (FNZ) effectively sedated elderly patients during hip surgery anesthesia. This intravenous sedative provided good sedation and amnesia with minimal adverse effects, making it a useful option for this patient group.

    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Pharmacology
    • Geriatric Medicine

    Context:

    • Spinal anesthesia is frequently used for hip surgeries in elderly patients.
    • Sedation is often required to ensure patient comfort and cooperation during these procedures.
    • The safety and efficacy of sedative agents in the elderly population require careful evaluation.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the clinical effects of flunitrazepam (FNZ) as an intravenous sedative agent during spinal anesthesia.
    • To determine the optimal dosage and assess the efficacy and safety of FNZ in elderly patients undergoing hip surgery.

    Summary:

    • A total of 112 elderly patients undergoing hip surgery received FNZ for sedation during spinal anesthesia.
    • The mean total dose of FNZ required was 26.6 +/- 2.3 mcg X kg-1, with repeat doses ranging from 9.3 to 13.3 mcg X kg-1.

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  • Good sedation (81%) and intraoperative amnesia (93%) were achieved with FNZ, showing a dose-dependent relationship with sedation levels. No significant cardiovascular adverse effects were observed, though a minor increase in carbon dioxide tension was noted.

    • Impact:

    • Flunitrazepam (FNZ) demonstrates a favorable risk-benefit profile for sedation in elderly patients undergoing hip surgery.
    • The study supports the use of FNZ as a valuable intravenous sedative agent in this specific patient population.
    • Findings contribute to evidence-based guidelines for anesthetic management in geriatric surgical patients.