Comparison of Lidocaine and Remifentanil for the Effect on Responses to the Endotracheal Tube During Emergence From General Anesthesia

Comparison of Lidocaine and Remifentanil for the Effect on Responses to the Endotracheal Tube During Emergence From General Anesthesia

Target concentration infusion(TCI) of remifentanil (2.0ng/ml) suppresses the cough induced by endotracheal tube more effectively than intravenous administration of lidocaine (1.5mg/kg).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Females older than 20 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with acute or chronic respiratory disease, hypertension, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, having preoperative sedatives or mucolytics, and current smoker.