Effects of intraoperative low dose ketamine on remifentanil-induced hyperalgesia in gynecologic surgery with sevoflurane anesthesia

BackgroundRemifentanil is useful during general anesthesia because of its rapid onset and short acting time. However, some studies report that due to opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH) and tolerance, remifentanil also increases early postoperative pain. The occurrence of OIH and opioid-induced tolera...

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Main Authors: Boo Hwi Hong, Wang Yong Lee, Yoon Hee Kim, Seok Hwa Yoon, Won Hyung Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2011-09-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-61-238.pdf