Why the study?
Does intravenous metoprolol treat sinus tachycardia and ventricular dysrhythmias in patients undergoing outpatient dental surgery under light halothane anaesthesia?
Does intravenous metoprolol treat sinus tachycardia and ventricular dysrhythmias in patients undergoing outpatient dental surgery under light halothane anaesthesia?
Intravenous metoprolol is effective and safe for managing perioperative tachyarrhythmias during light halothane anesthesia for dental surgery.
May support metoprolol for perioperative tachyarrhythmias in dental surgery; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
The use of intravenous metoprolol in a dose of 0.06--0.17 mg/kg body weight proved effective in the treatment of sinus tachycardia in excess of 150 beats/min and/or ventricular dysrhythmias associated with light halothane anaesthesia for outpatient dental surgery. There were no side-effects related to this cardioselective beta-blocker in the dosage used. The prophylactic use of oral metoprolol should be considered for patients who find the prospect of dental treatment a fearsome experience.
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