Effect-site Concentration of Remifentanil for Smooth Removal of the Double-lumen Endotracheal Tube

Initial concentration being 1.5ng/ml for the first patient The smooth emergence was defined as extubation without cough-a strong and sudden contraction of the abdomen. The predetermined concentration was decreased by 0.5 ng/ml for the next patient if the patient did not cough during emergence and similarly, if the patient coughed anytime during emergence, it was considered failed smooth emergence and predetermined concentration was increased by 0.5 ng/ml.