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Althesin infusion for cardiac catheterisation
Author(s) -
Alderson J. D.,
Hampson J. M.,
Jebson P. J. R.,
Thornton J. A.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1976.tb11806.x
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiac catheterisation , sedation , anesthesia , intravenous sedation , intensive care medicine , surgery
A trial of a continuous intravenous infusion of Althesin is described for sedation during cardiac catheterisation, both for children and adults. The conditions produced for the procedure were very satisfactory. The advantages and problems of its use are discussed. The technique justifies further trials.