Why the study?
Does total intravenous anaesthesia using propofol infusion provide satisfactory induction and maintenance of anaesthesia in patients undergoing major upper gastrointestinal surgery?
Population
50 consecutive patients, predominantly elderly, undergoing major upper gastrointestinal surgery; 21 patients…
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
Immediate postoperative period
Authors
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Caution advised on propofol-related hypotension, especially in elderly patients; case-report data leaves TIVA role unresolved.
Does total intravenous anaesthesia using propofol infusion provide satisfactory induction and maintenance of anaesthesia in patients undergoing major upper gastrointestinal surgery?
Propofol infusion provides satisfactory induction and maintenance of anaesthesia with rapid recovery, though significant hypotension may occur following the induction dose, particularly in elderly patients.
Galletly et al. (1988) studied this question.
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