Requirement of Analgesics After Two Remifentanil Dosing Regimen in Cardiac Surgery.

Requirement of Analgesics After Two Remifentanil Dosing Regimen in Cardiac Surgery.

Prospective double blind study comparing two remifentanil dosing protocols (0.1 and 0.3 mcg/kg/min) during cardiac surgery. Main outcome measures are postoperative opioid requirements (PCA oxycodone) and postoperative pain (VAS, verbal rating scale).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Coronary artery bypass grafting patients

Exclusion Criteria:

• Psychiatric disorders, sleep apnea, cardiac insufficiency