Effective bolus dose of remimazolam for i-gel ® insertion in nonparalyzed patients: a dose-finding study

ConclusionBased on the ED95 of remimazolam bolus dose determined in our study, we recommend using 0.182  mg·kg−1 of remimazolam in combination with remifentanil TCI at a Ce of 3.0  ng·mL−1 for successful i-gel insertion without NMBAs in adult patients. This regimen seems effective with a low risk of hemodynamic instability during anesthesia induction.Study registrationClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05298228); first submitted 6 March 2022.
Source: Canadian Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research