Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is usually carried out on ambulatory or outpatient basis, and thus an appropriate anesthesia with minimal side effects is required. This study was to compare the analgesic and side effects of intravenous ketorolac with that of intravenous fentanyl, in combination with midazolam in ESWL.
Department of Anesthesiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, #325 Cheng-gung Road, Section 2, Neihu 114, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.