cardiovascular-agents and Scoliosis

The cases of 85 patients with spinal deformation (m:22, f:63; age: 21.6 +/- 12.9 y.) who underwent the spondylodesis according to Harrington were analysed retrospectively to evaluate the need of pharmacological treatment in the perioperative phase. Central analgetics such as pethidine, piritramide and pentacocine were prescribed most frequently. Propyphenazone containing formulations were the preferred peripheral analgetics. Sedation with benzodiazepines and neuroleptic was used regularly. Flucloxacillin and gentamicin were the flavoured antibiotics for perioperative prophylaxis. Impaired motility of the GIT-tract was treated with drugs such as carbachol or dexpanthenol.

Topics: Adult; Analgesics; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Cardiovascular Agents; Child; Female; Gastrointestinal Agents; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Internal Fixators; Male; Middle Aged; Pain, Postoperative; Postoperative Complications; Retrospective Studies; Scoliosis