[Comparison of sevoflurane and isoflurane in ambulatory surgery. Results of a multicenter study].

Unlabelled: A multicenter, randomized, comparative phase III study evaluating the effect of sevoflurane versus isoflurane in adult outpatients was performed. The aim of the study was to compare (1) maintenance of anaesthesia and (2) how rapidly and easily the patients emerge from the anaesthetic and recover.

Methods: Outpatients were included who underwent scheduled surgical procedures of an anticipated duration of up to 3 h and an anticipated length of hospitalization of less than 24 h post-anaesthesia.