Respiratory Adverse Events After LMA® Mask Removal in Children

A Randomized Trial Comparing Propofol to Sevoflurane

Anesthesia Analgesia

Reviewed June 2023 by Dr Justin Skowno

This RCT in 134 low risk children having general anaesthesia with an LMA were randomized between propofol and sevoflurane anaesthesia, with fentanyl analgesia, awake LMA removal and other clinical...

Dexmedetomidine Diminishes, but Does Not Prevent, Developmental Effects of Sevoflurane in Neonatal Rats

Anesthesia Analgesia

Reviewed July 2023 by Dr Suze Bruins

An animal study (rats), investigating whether pre-treatment with dexmedetomidine (DEX) can reduce sevoflurane-induced neuronal hyperexcitation and corticosterone release at the time of exposure, as...