[Comparative evaluation of propofol and thiopentone for induction of general anesthesia in dentistry].

For dental and stomatologic operations of short duration the Authors can consider "propofol" as the best hypnotic, because it is gifted with hypnotic inducing properties, which have a remarkable speed of recuperation, characterised by the subject's sensation of well-being, and, with modest respiratory depression and maintenance of cardiovascular values.

[Conscious ketamine neuroleptanalgesia in oral surgery].

The AA. describe an intravenous out-patient anaesthesia, utilized in oral surgery; it is called "conscious ketamina-neuroleptanalgesia". This original technique produces a heavy sedation of the patients without losing their consciousness and their capacity to collaborate; infact the verbal contact with the patient is maintained through the period of sedation.