Maternal and Neonatal Effects of Remifentanil at Induction of General Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery

Abstract

A single bolus of 1 microg/kg remifentanil effectively attenuated hemodynamic changes after induction and tracheal intubation. However, remifentanil crosses the placenta and may cause mild neonatal depression and thus should be used for clear maternal indications when adequate facilities for neonatal resuscitation are available.