Propofol Versus Thiopental — lsoflurane in Outpatient Surgical Procedures
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4212/cjhp.v45i4.2644Keywords:
anesthesia, isoflurane, propofol, thiopental, anesthésieAbstract
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to assess the potential advantages of propofol to determine if it might be cost effective when compared with traditional anesthesia using thiopental and isoflurane (TI) for outpatient surgery. The study was designed as a prospective, randomized, biphasic trial (Phase I [peri-op]: single blind; Phase II [post-op]: double blind). Of 75 patients enrolled, 63 (33 propofol; 30 Tl) had evaluable results. Patients were randomly assigned to receive induction and maintenance of anesthesia with either propofol or a combination of thiopental and isoflurane (TI). During recovery, the mean times to ambulation, tolerating liquids, and discharge were significantly lower in the propofol group. In addition, less direct patient care was required in the recovery room for those receiving propofol. Patients in the propofol group experienced less nausea and vomiting than those receiving TI. Patients regarded overall recovery from surgery to be significantly better with propofol. The average cost of propofol per patient ($16.41) was approximately three times higher than with TI ($5.45).
RÉSUMÉ
On a effectué une étude prospective, aléatoire, biphasique (phase I [périopératoire]: à simple insue; phase II [postopératoire]: à double insue) pour évaluer les avantages éventuels du propofol et déterminer si son emploi pour la chirurgie en unité de soins d'un jour est rentable, comparativement aux anesthésiques classiques, à savoir une combinaison de thiopental et d'isoflurane (Tl). On a pu évaluer les résultats de 63 (33 propofols; 30 Tl) des 75 patients qui ont participé à l'étude. Le choix des patients pour les deux types d'anesthésie s'est fait au hasard. Au réveil les patients anesthésiés au propofol mettent, en moyenne, significativement moins de temps à marcher, à tolérer les liquides et à sortir de l'hôpital. De plus, ce groupe exige moins de soins dans la salle de réveil. Les patients anesthésiés au propofol ont moins de nausées et de vomissements que ceux anesthésiés avec le mélange thiopental-isoflurane. Dans l'ensemble, la récupération post-opératoire est nettement meilleure chez les patients anesthésiés au propofol. Le coût moyen par patient du propofol (16,41 $) est environ trois fois plus élevé que celui de la combinaison thiopental-isoflurane (5,45 $).Downloads
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