An Equivalence Trial Comparing Labetalol and Diltiazem in Controlling Emergence Hypertension after Supratentorial Tumor Surgery.

Background: Hypertension and tachycardia during emergence from anesthesia for craniotomy could increase risks of cerebral complications. Several anesthetic, sedative, and antihypertensive drugs have been suggested that may be successful at suppressing these unwanted hemodynamic consequences.

Objective: To study the equivalent efficacy and side effects of two antihypertensive drugs, diltiazem and labetalol.

Blood glucose level in neurosurgery. Is it different between isoflurane and desflurane anesthesia?

Aim: A tight control of blood glucose is critical. We compare blood glucose level between isoflurane and desflurane in neurosurgical patients for further application.

Methods: One hundred and eight patients scheduled for neurosurgery under general anesthesia were recruited and divided into two groups; fentanyl-isoflurane-nitrous oxide based and fentanyl-desflurane-nitrous oxide based randomly.