Propofol anesthesia for craniotomy: a double-blind comparison of remifentanil, alfentanil, and fentanyl.

Summary:For patients undergoing craniotomy, it is desirable to have stable and easily controllable hemodynamics during intense surgical stimulation. However, rapid postoperative recovery is essential to assess neurologic function. Remifentanil, an ultra-short-acting μ-opioid receptor agonist, may be