Abstract

Effects of gallamine on plasma cortisol and catecholamine concentrations were studied in ten elective surgical patients. A total of 200 mg of gallamine in divided doses was administered intravenously to each patient prior to start of the operation. Maintenance of anaesthesia was with halothane-nitrous oxide-oxygen. Hypoxia and hypercarbia were not allowed to occur, as substantiated by blood gas determinations.

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