The effects of remifentanil and alfentanil-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) on the endocrine response to abdominal hysterectomy


Demirbilek S., Ganidagli S., Aksoy N., Becerik C., Baysal Z.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA, vol.16, no.5, pp.358-363, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

Abstract

Study Objective: To compare the effects of remifentanil with alfentanil as a part of total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) on plasma concentrations of cortisol, insulin, and glucose, and hemodynamic responses in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy.