Remifentanil versus fentanyl for short-term analgesia-based sedation in mechanically ventilated postoperative children


AKINCI S., Kanbak M., GULER A., AYPAR U.

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA, vol.15, no.10, pp.870-878, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2005.01574.x
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.870-878
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Back-ground: Analgesia-based sedation techniques are becoming more established in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. The aim of this study was to compare remifentanil and fentanyl infusions for postoperative analgesia in pediatric ICU patients.