A dissertation and review of current knowledge on aspects relating to the use of Remifentanil to cover the tunnelling phase of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion in paediatrics
Master Thesis
2000
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In this study, the administration of remifentanil to cover the tunnelling phase of shunt insertion in children caused good attenuation of haemodynamic and endocrine markers of stress, no delay in recovery and no additional post operative respiratory depression in all age groups, including xpremies and neonates.
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Chambers, N. 2000. A dissertation and review of current knowledge on aspects relating to the use of Remifentanil to cover the tunnelling phase of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion in paediatrics. University of Cape Town.