The future of target-controlled infusion and new pharmacokinetic models.

Journal: Current opinion in anaesthesiology
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Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To summarize recent developments in the understanding of the pharmacology of the hypnotic and opioid drugs, with relevance to target-controlled infusions and newer pharmacokinetic models.

Authors

  • Anthony R Absalom
    Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
  • Thomas W Schnider
    Kantonsspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland.