• Rev Bras Anestesiol · Feb 2004

    Remifentanil in the clinical practice.

    • Rogério Luiz da Rocha Videira and José Roquennedy Souza Cruz.
    • Hospital e Maternidade São Luiz, Universidade de São Paulo (HC-FMUSP), São Paulo, SP. rovid@uol.com.br
    • Rev Bras Anestesiol. 2004 Feb 1; 54 (1): 114-28.

    Background And ObjectivesRemifentanil is the newest opioid for anesthetic procedures. This study aimed at reviewing the literature, with emphasis on information of clinical interest published from January 2000 to December 2002.ContentsMajor remifentanil studies are described and grouped by areas of interest for clinical anesthesia. Issues such as recommended dose, equipment and their correct use, transitional analgesia, as well as controversial indications, such as sedation, pediatric or obstetric surgery and intensive care, are discussed.ConclusionsRemifentanil is currently the best opioid for continuous intravenous infusion and may improve anesthesiologist's efficiency provided usage recommendations are followed.

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