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

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.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Anaesthesia

Year dc:date.issued

2000

Author dc:creator

• Chambers, Neil

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• James, Michael F M

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26339

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/26339