Effects of isoflurane, sevoflurane, and desflurane on platelet function: A prospective, randomized, single-blind, in vivo study
CURRENT THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL, vol.66, no.4, pp.375-384, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 66 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2005
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.curtheres.2005.08.010
- Journal Name: CURRENT THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.375-384
- Keywords: isoflurane, sevoflurane, desflurane, platelet function, coagulation
- Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: The primary physiologic function of platelets is to facilitate hemostasis by aggregation. Volatile anesthetics have been reported to decrease platelet aggregation in vivo and in vitro.