Abstract
We evaluated the effects of pancuronium and opiates on plasma β-endorphin concentrations in 25 infants supported by mechanical ventilation. Infants receiving opiate were randomly assigned to receive either fentanyl or morphine. There was no change in β-endorphin concentrations after administration of pancuronium, whereas both fentanyl and morphine reduced β-endorphin concentrations by approximately 60%. (J PEDIATR 1994;125:113-6)
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 113-116 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatrics |
Volume | 125 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1994 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health