The Pharmacodynamic Interaction of Propofol and Alfentanil during Lower Abdominal Surgery in Women

Background Propofol and alfentanil are frequently combined to provide general anesthesia. The purpose of this study was to characterize the pharmacodynamic interaction between propofol and alfentanil for several clinically relevant end points.

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