Abstract: Fast-track office-based anesthesia: a comparison of propofol versus desflurane with antiemetic prophylaxis in spontaneously breathing patients.

Authors:

Tang J, White PF, Wender RH, Naruse R, Kariger R, Sloninsky A, Karlan MS, Uyeda RY, Karlan SR, Reichman C, Whetstone B.

Institution:

Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Texas 75390-9068, USA.

Source:

Anesth Analg. 2001 Jan;92(1):95-9.

Abstract:

Implications: Compared to propofol, maintenance of anesthesia with desflurane provided significantly better intraoperative conditions during office-based surgery. In addition, desflurane with routine antiemetic prophylaxis was associated with a faster early recovery and similar incidence of postoperative side effects.

Keywords:

Anaesthesia Desflurane Propofol PONV