Evaluation of fentanyl disposition and effects in newborn piglets as an experimental model for human neonates.

BACKGROUND: Fentanyl is widely used off-label in NICU. Our aim was to investigate its cerebral, cardiovascular and pulmonary effects as well as pharmacokinetics in an experimental model for neonates. METHODS: Fentanyl (5 µg/kg bolus immediately followed by a 90 minute infusion of 3 µg/kg/h) was admi...

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Main Authors: Carmen Rey-Santano, Victoria Mielgo, Adolfo Valls-I-Soler, Esther Encinas, John C Lukas, Valvanera Vozmediano, Elena Suárez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3942469?pdf=render