Remifentanil is a potent short-acting synthetic opioid analgesic medication. One of the key advantages of remifentanil is its rapid onset of action and short duration of effect. This makes it ideal for procedures where precise control over the level of sedation and analgesia is required, as its effects can be quickly adjusted or reversed.It can be used effectively for awake fibre-optic intubation and conscious sedation.When epidural is not possible, remifentanil patient-controlled analgesia can be used in obstetric units that are set up for its use.
Remifentanil is a potent short-acting synthetic opioid analgesic medication.
One of the key advantages of remifentanil is its rapid onset of action and short duration of effect. This makes it ideal for procedures where precise control over the level of sedation and analgesia is required, as its effects can be quickly adjusted or reversed.It can be used effectively for awake fibre-optic intubation and conscious sedation.When epidural is not possible, remifentanil patient-controlled analgesia can be used in obstetric units that are set up for its use.
Crisp and to the point . One question,, remifentanyl is now available in India , can u enlighten on it please