Abstract: Induction of anesthesia in the elderly ambulatory patient: a double-blinded comparison of propofol and sevoflurane.

Authors:

Kirkbride DA, Parker JL, Williams GD, Buggy DJ.

Institution:

Department of Anesthesia, University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, United Kingdom.

Source:

Anesth Analg. 2001 Nov;93(5):1185-7.

Abstract:

IMPLICATIONS: Hypotension during induction of anesthesia is common and particularly undesirable in elderly patients. This study has shown that inhaled induction with sevoflurane is well tolerated by the elderly and is associated with higher mean arterial pressure than slow propofol induction.

Keywords:

Anaesthesia Elderly Induction Sevoflurane Propofol