Changes in Lung Function Parameters after Total Intravenous Anaesthesia and Balanced Anaesthesia with Desflurane: A Prospective Randomised Study

摘要

Following anaesthesia, there is a decrease in pulmonary function. Unlike volatile anaesthetics, propofol decreases the upper airway tone, and total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) with propofol may decrease coughing on emergence. Coughing may reduce postoperative atelectasis. Thus, TIVA may lead to greater decreases in lung function postoperatively as compared to balanced anaesthesia with desflurane.