Comparison of the effects of remifentanil and alfentanil on intraocular pressure in cataract surgery

Comparison of the effects of remifentanil and alfentanil on intraocular pressure in cataract surgery

Background: Anesthesia for ophthalmic surgery requires management of intraocular pressure (IOP) during perioperative period. In an open eye, in conditions such as after traumatic injury or during cataract surgery, IOP increase can lead to permanent vision loss. Administration of narcotics concomitan...

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Main Authors: Godrat Akhavanakbari, Masood Entezariasl, Habib Ojagi, Khatereh Isazadehfar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
Alfentanil
anesthesia
cataract surgery
intraocular pressure
remifentanil
Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2013;volume=7;issue=2;spage=160;epage=164;aulast=Akhavanakbari

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