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A review of the opioid analgesics fentanyl, alfentanil, and sufentanil
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Review
A review of the opioid analgesics fentanyl, alfentanil, and sufentanil
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1991 Mar.
Abstract
Ultra-short-acting, potent, injectable narcotic agents are important drugs in general anesthetic regimens. These drugs are gaining popularity as both general anesthetic and intravenous sedation agents in oral and maxillofacial surgery. This paper will review the properties of fentanyl, alfentanil, and sufentanil.
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