Midazolam and remifentanil by bolus injection for intensely stimulating procedures of brief duration: experience with awake laryngoscopy

Anesth Analg. 2002 May;94(5):1241-3, table of contents. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200205000-00035.

Abstract

The pharmacokinetic characteristics of midazolam and remifentanil administered by bolus injection may make them advantageous for providing brief, intense analgesia without prolonged respiratory depression. This application is particularly useful for awake, direct laryngoscopy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anesthetics, Intravenous / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Midazolam / administration & dosage*
  • Midazolam / pharmacokinetics
  • Piperidines / administration & dosage*
  • Piperidines / pharmacokinetics
  • Remifentanil
  • Time Factors
  • Wakefulness

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Intravenous
  • Piperidines
  • Remifentanil
  • Midazolam