Alphadione (Althesin): a new induction agent

The use of Althesin for induction of anaesthesia in 57 patients showed that it is a satisfactory induction agent. However, with the exception of rapid recovery with minimal after-effects, it has no major advantages over the commonly used barbiturates.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Canadian Anaesthetists' Society journal 1976-01, Vol.23 (1), p.30-35
Hauptverfasser:	Soliman, M G, Brindle, G F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Aged Alfaxalone Alfadolone Mixture - administration & dosage Alfaxalone Alfadolone Mixture - adverse effects Alfaxalone Alfadolone Mixture - therapeutic use Anesthesia, Intravenous - methods Child Female Humans Hypotension - chemically induced Male Middle Aged Movement - drug effects Pregnanediones - therapeutic use Respiratory Insufficiency - chemically induced Tachycardia - chemically induced
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Zusammenfassung:	The use of Althesin for induction of anaesthesia in 57 patients showed that it is a satisfactory induction agent. However, with the exception of rapid recovery with minimal after-effects, it has no major advantages over the commonly used barbiturates.
ISSN:	0008-2856 1496-8975
DOI:	10.1007/BF03004992