Effects of sufentanil and remifentanil on recovery of patients in the stage of analepsia after general anesthesia

Objective To compare the effects of sufentanil with remifentanil on recovery of patients after general anesthesia.Methods 100 patients scheduled for orthopedics surgery were randomized to two groups:sufentanil(SF)group and remifentanil(RF)group.In the SF group,sufentanil 0.5 μg/(kg.h) were infused.In the RF group,remifentanil 0.3 μg/(kg.min) were infused.After surgery,verbal rating scale(VRS) score,sedation score(SS),the time of regain spontaneous breathing,opening eyes and extubation were recorded.Results There were no significant differences in the time of regain spontaneous breathing,opening eyes and extubation.VRS scores were significantly greater and SS were notablely lower during the first 6 h after extubation in the RF group than in the SF group(P0.01).Incidence of restlessness after surgery were strikingly higher in the RF group than in the SF group(P0.01).Conclusion Sufentanil general anesthesia is more effective for recovery of patients than remifentanil general anesthesia.