The use of Butanediol 1, 4 as a Sedative in Man

A Preliminary Report
  • R. van Dalen
  • T. B. Vree
  • J. S. F. Gimbrere
Part of the Anaesthesiologie und Intensivmedizin/Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine book series (A+I, volume 110)

Abstract

As shown by Van den BOGERT et al. (1) 4-hydroxybutyrate (4-HB) is a very useful sedative in the Intensive Care Unit. The main objection against its long-term use is the large amount of sodium given to the patient in this way. One gram of 4-hydroxybutyrate sodium contains 0,18 g of sodium.

Keywords

Bolus Injection Spontaneous Movement Butyrate Sodium Infusion Drip Term Infusion 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • R. van Dalen
  • T. B. Vree
  • J. S. F. Gimbrere

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