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January 1997
AMBULATORY NOTES for January 1997
A comparison of costs and efficacy of ondansetron and droperidol as prophylactic antiemetic therapy for elective outpatient gynecologic procedures.
Tang J; Watcha MF; White PF; Anesth Analg 1996; Vol. 83 2:304-13.
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Nausea and vomiting are common but troublesome post-procedural complications for ambulatory patients. Both ondansetron and droperidol are effective antiemetics. This study compares the efficacy of ondansetron and droperidol compared to placebo, and evaluates their effects on recovery times, recovery quality, and costs of care.
A multicenter comparison of maintenance and recovery with sevoflurane or isoflurane for adult ambulatory anesthesia. The Sevoflurane Multicenter Ambulatory Group.
Philip BK; Kallar SK; Bogetz MS; Scheller MS; Wetchler BV; Anesth Analg 1996; Vol 83, 2:314-9.
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Sevoflurane is a newer inhaled anesthetic with low solubility. This study compares sevoflurane to the older inhalant, isoflurane in a 'typical' anesthetic including midazolam, fentanyl, propofol, 66% N2O, and vecuronium. This study assessed the awakening times and the quality of recovery of the two anesthetics.
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