Why the study?
Does fentanyl 30 micrograms/kg reliably induce anesthesia in ASA I-III patients scheduled for surgery?
Population
72 ASA I-III patients scheduled for 2-4-hr operations
Comparison
Fentanyl 30 micrograms/kg for anesthetic… vs Different pretreatment regimens
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Fentanyl 30 μg/kg should not yet change induction practice in patients <60 years; leaves open age-adjusted dosing for prospective validation.
Does fentanyl 30 micrograms/kg reliably induce anesthesia in ASA I-III patients scheduled for surgery?
Fentanyl 30 micrograms/kg is not a reliable anesthetic induction dose in patients under 60 years old, though age and premedication enhance its efficacy.
Bailey et al. (1985) studied this question.
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