Propofol for induction of anaesthesia in children. A comparison with thiopentone and halothane inhalational induction.

摘要: The induction characteristics, dosage requirements, cardiovascular and respiratory effects of propofol with added lignocaine were compared those thiopentone halothane inhalational in two groups children aged 1-5 years 5-10 years. Propofol produced significantly greater decreases blood pressure, particularly the year age group. Heart rate was maintained well all three techniques. Pain on injection into a vein dorsum hand more common despite addition lignocaine. However, this mild majority did not interfere anaesthesia. incidence depression other adverse low methods. mean doses both intravenous agents 1-5-year ratio to dose approximately 2.5:1 groups. high pain may prove be significant drawback its otherwise satisfactory use children.