Why the study?
Does sevoflurane improve recovery times and reduce postoperative side effects compared to isoflurane in adult patients undergoing ambulatory surgery?
Population
246 adult ASA class I-III patients undergoing ambulatory surgery
Comparison
Sevoflurane in 60% nitrous oxide for maintenance… vs Isoflurane in 60% nitrous oxide for maintenance…
Design
RCT
Follow-up
24 hours postdischarge
Authors
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May support sevoflurane preference in ambulatory surgery; extends randomized evidence favoring faster emergence over isoflurane.
Does sevoflurane improve recovery times and reduce postoperative side effects compared to isoflurane in adult patients undergoing ambulatory surgery?
Sevoflurane provides faster recovery and lower rates of postoperative nausea and somnolence compared to isoflurane for adult ambulatory anesthesia.
Philip et al. (1996) studied this question.
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