Pinto G, Silvi MB, Basili P, Gasparetto A. [Midazolam as an induction agent for surgery of the anterior segment of the eye].
Ann Fr Anesth Reanim 1984;
3:339-41. [PMID:
6497077 DOI:
10.1016/s0750-7658(84)80069-6]
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Abstract
A new water-soluble benzodiazepine, midazolam maleate, was used at a dosage of 0.15 mg X kg-1 to induce general anaesthesia for eye surgery in 30 patients. The following parameters were measured at times C (control), t1, t2 and t3 (2, 5 and 10 min after induction): systemic arterial blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, arterial blood gases and eye tone. Results showed very significant changes in acid-base balance, with an increase in PaCO2 and a significant fall in eye tone; changes in haemodynamic parameters were not significant. Midazolam therefore appeared to be a good drug to use for inducing anaesthesia in eye surgery, particularly in the elderly.
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