The effect of propofol on vomiting after strabismus surgery in children

摘要: Strabismus surgery in children is associated with a high incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). METHODS. Ninety ASA class I II aged 6 to 16 years scheduled for strabismus were randomly assigned one the following groups: Group 1 (n=30):thiopentone 4-6 mg/kg i.v., halothane 0.8-1.5%, N2O--O2 2:1, no opioids, droperidol 75 micrograms/kg i.v.; 2 (n=30):propofol 2-3 propofol 6-9 mg/kg.h, alfentanil 30 micrgrams/kg.h, N2O-O2 antiemetics; 3 (n=30):similar group 2, but ventilation air O2 2:1. All patients mechanically ventilated during anaesthesia gastric contents aspirated. Recovery scores calculated h, emetic 24 h postoperatively.