Avertin anesthesia in gynecology: Report on a series of cases

Abstract

A series of 1,800 cases of avertin anesthesia is reported, the large majority of operations being gynecological. Ninety-eight consecutive cases are studied in detail, with particular attention to results obtained, effect on the blood pressure and urinary findings. Twenty-one deaths in the total series of cases are reviewed. As a result of our experience, we believe that the advantages of avertin far outweigh its disadvantages; and we agree with Peterson and Pierce 7 in their conclusion that “avertin more nearly approaches the ideal anesthetic than any other drug which has been employed in the clinic.”