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[Anesthesia with sevoflurane vs propofol in elective extracavity surgery]
P Cetica1, S Falchi, S Falsini
1Istituto di Anestesiologia e Rianimazione, Università degli Study, Firenze.
Minerva Anestesiologica
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Sevoflurane anesthesia resulted in slightly higher heart rate and diastolic pressure but faster recovery times compared to propofol anesthesia in patients undergoing surgery. This study compared cardiovascular effects and recovery.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Cardiovascular Physiology
Background:
- Anesthesia management significantly impacts patient hemodynamics and recovery.
- Sevoflurane and propofol are commonly used anesthetic agents with distinct cardiovascular profiles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the cardiovascular effects of sevoflurane versus propofol anesthesia.
- To evaluate and compare recovery characteristics following sevoflurane and propofol anesthesia.
- To assess outcomes in 80 patients undergoing elective extracavity surgery.
Main Methods:
- Prospective randomized clinical trial involving 80 ASA I and II patients.
- Anesthesia induced with thiopentone/sevoflurane or propofol, maintained with sevoflurane or propofol.
- Monitoring of vital parameters during anesthesia and for two hours post-anesthesia; recovery times recorded.
Main Results:
- Sevoflurane anesthesia group exhibited slightly elevated heart rate and diastolic blood pressure compared to the propofol group.
- Patients receiving sevoflurane anesthesia demonstrated a faster recovery time.
Conclusions:
- Sevoflurane anesthesia may offer advantages in terms of faster patient recovery.
- Cardiovascular parameters show minor differences between sevoflurane and propofol during and after anesthesia.