| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10123503 | British Journal of Anaesthesia | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In contrast to nitrous oxide, isoflurane is an effective antinociceptive agent in neonatal rats. If the data can be extrapolated to clinical scenarios these results suggest that isoflurane may be analgesic in newborns as well as adult humans. In addition, isoflurane is a potent hypnotic, especially in the very young, which is in contrast to the neonate's relative resistance to anaesthesia as assessed by minimum alveolar concentration.
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Authors
R.D. Sanders, N Patel, M Hossain, D Ma, M Maze,