Agents used for intravenous induction of anaesthesia

1966 ◽  
Vol 4 (25) ◽  
pp. 97-99 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nitrous Oxide ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Intravenous Injection ◽  
Intravenous Anaesthesia ◽  
Nitrous Oxide Oxygen ◽  
Induction Of Anaesthesia ◽  
Combined Technique

The term ‘intravenous anaesthesia’ has become ambiguous, because except for short outpatient or surgery procedures, it is unusual nowadays for general anaesthesia to be produced by means of either a gas or an intravenous injection alone. Because other drugs are also used as adjuncts, difficulties of terminology may arise. For instance, should the nitrous oxide/oxygen/curare technique be described as an inhalation, intravenous or combined technique? An attempt is made to avoid such difficulties in the title of this article.

Initial Clinical Experiences with Althesin (CT 1341) in Malaysian Patients

1974 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. E. Delilkan
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Nitrous Oxide ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Induction Agent ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Intravenous Anaesthesia ◽  
Nitrous Oxide Oxygen ◽  
History Of

The history of steroidal intravenous anaesthesia is traced. Althesin was used as an induction agent in 60 elective minor gynaecological procedures requiring general anaesthesia, followed by nitrous oxide/oxygen maintenance anaesthesia. Clinical assessment showed predominantly a transient hypotension (10–20 mm Hg fall in systolic blood pressure), a rise in pulse and respiratory rates. Recovery was smooth, rapid and pleasant. As an induction agent Althesin (CT 1341) has effects similar to the well-known and established side-effects of the ultra-short-acting barbiturates. The obvious advantage would be for patients in whom barbiturates are contraindicated. The clear-headed, pleasant recovery should enhance its value for outpatient minor procedures requiring general anaesthesia.

Should Air-Oxygen Replace Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen in General Anaesthesia?

1988 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
H. MOSELEY ◽  
A. KUMAR ◽  
K. SHANKAR ◽  
P. RAO ◽  
J. HOMI
Keyword(s):  
Nitrous Oxide ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Nitrous Oxide Oxygen

scholarly journals PREANAESTHETIC FASTING PRACTICE AND OUTCOME : A STUDY IN NEPALI CHILDREN

2003 ◽  
Vol 42 (149) ◽  
pp. 273-5
Author(s):  
Shyam Krishna Maharjan ◽  
G R Bajracharya ◽  
S Aryal
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Perioperative Period ◽  
Solid Food ◽  
Clear Fluid ◽  
Intravenous Anaesthesia ◽  
Induction Of Anaesthesia ◽  
Combined Methods

The purpose of this study is to compare the outcome of traditionally advised pre-anesthetic fasted childrenwith those who fasted for lesser time in our setup.One hundred and Sixty two children undergoing surgery under general anaesthesia were selected randomly.They were divided into two groups. Group one was advised in a traditional way – no solid food aftermidnight and no liquid drink at least six hours before anaesthesia. Group two was given either glucosewater 2-4 hours before induction or breast milk 4 hours before induction of anaesthesia. None of the childrenwere premedicated.Anesthetic techniques were either sole intravenous anaesthesia (IVA) for minor cases or general anaesthesia(GA) and combined methods (IVA or GA with regional blocks). Patients were closely monitored for anyactive regurgitation and vomiting during the induction of anaesthesia, perioperative and postoperativeperiod. Complications were analyzed in different age groups, different fasting hours and type of anaesthesiadelivered.None of the children had any regurgitation or vomiting during induction and perioperative period. Fewchildren of both groups vomited during postoperative period when they were fully conscious.As the chances of regurgitation and vomiting with clear fluid given two hours before is comparable with thetraditional system, there is no need to put the child starved for prolonged period. This will avoid unnecessarydehydration, hypoglycemia and uncoperation in the children.Key Words: Pre-anaesthetic fasting, regurgitation, dehydration.

Should air-oxygen replace nitrous oxide-oxygen in general anaesthesia?

Anaesthesia ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 609-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. MOSELEY ◽  
A. Y. KUMAR ◽  
K. BHAVANI SHANKAR ◽  
P. S. RAO ◽  
J. HOMI
Keyword(s):  
Nitrous Oxide ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Nitrous Oxide Oxygen
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