Neuroleptoanalgesia in pediatric anaesthesiology
López Timoneda, F.; Gascó García, M.C.; Martínez-Santos, J.
Anales Espanoles de Pediatria 10(1): 57-64
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0302-4342 PMID: 842977 Document Number: 115739
An anaesthetic technique based on the use of a neuroleptic agent (Droperidol) and an analgesic (Fentanest) called Neuroleptoanalgesia, applied to Pediatric Surgery is presentend. This technique has been used in a series of 33 infants undergoing various surgical procedures. Doses given, results obtained and possible complications are discussed. This anaesthetic technique is considered of election in high risk surgical pediatric patients.