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[Propofol in general anesthesia in children]
M Cvejanov1, L Pejakov, S Marinković
1Institut za zdravstvenu zastitu dece i omladine, Medicinski fakultet, Novi Sad.
Medicinski Pregled
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Propofol anesthesia in children showed a faster recovery than barbiturate anesthesia, making it suitable for day care centers. However, it caused more cardiovascular changes and side effects during induction.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pediatric Medicine
Context:
- Propofol is widely used for adult total intravenous anesthesia.
- Limited data exists on propofol's use in pediatric anesthesia.
Purpose:
- To compare propofol anesthesia with barbiturate (thiopentone and halothane) anesthesia in children.
- Evaluate effects on induction, maintenance, and recovery.
Summary:
- 50 children received propofol (average dose 2.38 mg/kg), compared to 50 in the control group (thiopentone/halothane).
- Propofol group experienced greater decreases in systolic and diastolic pressure during induction, which stabilized later.
- Propofol anesthesia had more side effects (pain, apnea, movements) than halothane anesthesia.
Impact:
- Propofol anesthesia resulted in a shorter recovery period.
- This suggests propofol's advantage for pediatric anesthesia in day care settings.
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