To compare propofol and sodium thiopental as anesthetic agents for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in major depression with respect to clinical effect. Participants were composed of 96 patients with depression who were administered either propofol or sodium thiopental as an anesthetic
Non-convulsive seizures (NCSZ) can be more prevalent than previously recognized among comatose neuro-intensive care patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of NCSZ and non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) in sedated and ventilated subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) patients.
Studies now provide strong evidence that the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist ketamine possesses rapidly acting antidepressant properties. This study aimed to determine if a low dose of ketamine could be used to expedite and augment the antidepressant effects of electroconvulsive therapy
International journal of obstetric anesthesia, 22(1), 10-18 (2012-11-28)
Remifentanil is known to attenuate the cardiovascular responses to tracheal intubation. We determined effective doses (ED(50)/ED(95)) of remifentanil to prevent the pressor response to tracheal intubation in patients with severe preeclampsia. Seventy-five women with severe preeclampsia were randomly allocated to
Intravenous anesthetics have been used during the treatment of various malignant tumors, however, their effects on oral tissues is not well-understood. In the present study, the cytotoxicity of five intravenous anesthetics towards oral tumor and normal cells was compared. Tumor
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