Remifentanil for Preventing Propofol Injection Pain in Elderly Patients

Summary

Elderly patients show different pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic variables and usually need smaller doses of anesthetic drugs than younger patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the optimal effect-site concentration of remifentanil for preventing injection pain during propofol induction in elderly patients by the Dixon's up-and-down method.

Timeline

Start

2017-11-16

Primary completion

2018-06-15

Completion

2018-06-15

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