Why the study?
Does the addition of low-dose halothane or enflurane to N2O and oxygen reduce maternal awareness without adversely affecting neonates in women undergoing cesarean section?
Population
81 women undergoing cesarean sections, all having rapid sequence induction using thiopental…
Comparison
Halothane or enflurane added to N2O and oxygen. vs N2O and oxygen alone.
Design
RCT, randomly assigned to one of five groups
Follow-up
24 hours
Authors
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Supports adding low-dose halogenated agents to N2O for cesarean anesthesia; confirms neonatal safety and extends prior data in this RCT.
Does the addition of low-dose halothane or enflurane to N2O and oxygen reduce maternal awareness without adversely affecting neonates in women undergoing cesarean section?
Adding low-dose halothane or enflurane during cesarean section reduces maternal awareness without compromising neonatal outcomes.
Abboud et al. (1985) studied this question.
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