Why the study?
Is propofol anesthesia using target-controlled infusion more cost-effective than a standard regimen using desflurane for anesthesia maintenance in inpatients undergoing otological surgery?
Population
100 inpatients 18 to 75 years old with an American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status of I or II…
Comparison
Propofol anesthesia using target-controlled… vs Standard regimen using desflurane for anesthesia…
Design
Cohort, One blinded evaluator assessed the postoperative recovery from…
Follow-up
24 hours after surgery
Authors
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Desflurane may be favored for cost-effectiveness in otological surgery; observational data leaves open confirmation by randomized trials.
Is propofol anesthesia using target-controlled infusion more cost-effective than a standard regimen using desflurane for anesthesia maintenance in inpatients undergoing otological surgery?
A standard regimen of desflurane is more cost-effective than TCI propofol for anesthesia maintenance in achieving PONV-free episodes during otological surgery.
Fombeur et al. (2002) studied this question.
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