We demonstrated that N(2)O-desflurane inhalation induction with a normal tidal breathing technique after premedication with fentanyl can be used safely without any adverse airway events in nonparalyzed patients. In such patients, the EC(50) of desflurane for successful LMA insertion was 3.61 +/- 0.31% (95% CI, 3.13-3.90).
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