Movafegh 2008.
Methods | Anaesthetic drugs used: alfentanil 15mcg/kg, propofol 2.5 mg/kg, cisatracurium 0.2mg/kg, ketorolac 0.5mg/kg. Maintainance with propofol 100 mcg/kg/min and alfentanil 1mcg/kg/min Premed‐induction interval: 90mins |
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Participants | 60 patients | |
Interventions | Drug(s) and dose: Passiflora incarnata 500mg vs placebo | |
Outcomes | TDT and DSST on arrival in operating theatre, 30 mins and 90mins after extubation Time interval from arrival in PACU to discharge home |
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Notes | 1) Patient's assessment of anxiolysis by numerical rating scale. Significant reduction in anxiety following Passiflora incarnata. No difference in sedation levels 2) Difference from placebo? No significant difference in discharge time |
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Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Adequate sequence generation? | Low risk | Computer generated random list |
Allocation concealment? | Unclear risk | Method unclear |