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Suprane (Desflurane) - Summary

 

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SUPRANE SUMMARY

SUPRANE® (desflurane, USP), a nonflammable liquid administered via vaporizer, is a general inhalation anesthetic. It is (±)1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl difluoromethyl ether:

SUPRANE® (desflurane, USP) is indicated as an inhalation agent for induction and/or maintenance of anesthesia for inpatient and outpatient surgery in adults (see PRECAUTIONS).

SUPRANE® (desflurane, USP) is not recommended for induction of anesthesia in pediatric patients because of a high incidence of moderate to severe upper airway adverse events (see WARNINGS). After induction of anesthesia with agents other than SUPRANE®, and tracheal intubation, SUPRANE® is indicated for maintenance of anesthesia in infants and children.

SUPRANE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Suprane (Desflurane)

GE Healthcare Ranks #1 For Anesthesia Service In Md Buyline's Q2 2008 Survey
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2008.09.25]

New Publication Shows Cleviprex™ Provides More Precise Blood Pressure Control In Cardiac Surgery Patients
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2008.10.06]

Better Than Sedatives: Acupressure Calms Children Before Surgery
Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today [2008.10.02]

USC School Of Dentistry Teaches Hypnosis As An Alternative To Needles And Novocain
Source: Dentistry News From Medical News Today [2008.10.01]

Springer To Partner With The Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2008.09.27]

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Published Studies Related to Suprane (Desflurane)

Bronchial mucus transport velocity in patients receiving desflurane and fentanyl vs. sevoflurane and fentanyl. [2008.09]

Bronchial mucus transport velocity in patients receiving desflurane and fentanyl vs. sevoflurane and fentanyl. [2008.05.09]

The effect of anesthetic agents on perioperative bleeding during tonsillectomy: propofol-based versus desflurane-based anesthesia. [2008.02]

Effect of medetomidine infusion on the anaesthetic requirements of desflurane in dogs. [2008.02]

Depth of anesthesia with desflurane does not influence the endocrine-metabolic response to pelvic surgery. [2008.01]

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Clinical Trials Related to Suprane (Desflurane)

Desflurane Versus Propofol Anesthesia for Off-Pump CABG [Completed]

The Effects of DexMed and Desflurane on Carotid Patients [Terminated]

A Pilot Study to Measure Blood Levels of Desflurane in Children [Recruiting]

Dreaming and EEG Changes During Anaesthesia Maintained With Propofol or Desflurane [Recruiting]

Organ Protection for CABG: Propofol Versus Desflurane [Recruiting]

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Page last updated: 2008-10-06

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