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Clinical Studies with Althesin (CT 1341) in Minor Operative Procedures


RJ Jedeikin
SE Kaye

Abstract

A brief history of the introduction of, and advances in, intravenous steroid anaesthesia is related. Althesin, the most recent drug, was used as the sole anaesthetic in 61 minor gynaecological procedures in2 dose levels (0,1 ml and 0,15 ml/kg). The lower dose was found to give adequate anaesthesia for only 5 m:nu~es, while the brger dose lasted for 7 minutes, but produc:d a significant fall in arterial oxygen tension. With both dosages Althesin caused significant rises in pulse and respiratory rates and a slight fall in blood pressure. Recovery was rapid and usually pleasant.

S. Afr. Med. J 47, 129 (1973)

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