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The use of Althesin for induction of anaesthesia in 57 patients showed that it is a satisfactory induction agent.
However, with the exception of rapid recovery with minimal after-effects, it has no major advantages over the commonly used barbiturates.
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L’althesin s’est montré un agent d’induction satisfaisant chez 57 patients. Cependant, il ne présente pas d’avantage majeur sur les barbituriques d’emploi courant, si ce n’est un éveil rapide et une incidence minime d’effets secondaires.
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Soliman, M.G., Brindle, G.F. Alphadione (althesin®): A new induction agent. Canad. Anaesth. Soc. J. 23, 30–35 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03004992
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